147 sweet muffin recipes

Banana date butter blended from softened dates, ripe banana, orange juice, and a touch of butter. A naturally sweet spread for waffles, English muffins, and toast.

Low-fat honey bran muffins made with egg whites, skim milk, and wheat bran soaked in boiling water. Lightly sweet with honey and brown sugar. Small batch of six.

Fat-free apple oat muffins using pureed prunes as a fat substitute, egg whites instead of whole eggs, and maple syrup for sweetness. Just 90 calories each.

Toasted English muffins topped with oregano-spiked deviled ham, crisp apple rings, and bubbly melted cheddar. A sweet-savory open-faced bite that's ready in 30 minutes.

Cinnamon raisin muffins with a farina-boosted crumb, brushed with fruit juice and rolled in sugar for a sparkly, sweet crust. Makes a dozen in 40 minutes.

Lighter muffins made with crushed pineapple, coconut flavoring, and vanilla. Golden, tender, and not too sweet. A Weight Watchers-friendly bake that freezes well for easy breakfasts.

BBQ muffins with ground beef in a sweet-tangy ketchup sauce baked inside refrigerated biscuit cups and topped with melted cheese. Kid-friendly and ready in 45 minutes.

Tender corn muffins made with sour cream, butter, and cornmeal for a moist, slightly sweet crumb. The sour cream and baking soda give these an extra-light texture.

Creamy cottage cheese and brown sugar fold into tender muffin batter for a protein-packed breakfast that bakes up moist and lightly sweet in 20 minutes. No mixer required.

Southern gems muffins made with cornmeal, graham flour, and brown sugar for a sweet, hearty quick bread. A classic Southern recipe that bakes up golden in just 25 minutes.

Spiced pumpkin muffin cakes studded with raisins or dried apricots and finished with a sweet powdered sugar drizzle. Warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest in every bite. Makes 20.

Light spiced muffins with grated apple, raisins, and orange zest. Low-fat recipe that uses beaten egg white for lift and only a tablespoon of brown sugar for sweetness.

High-fiber bran muffins loaded with psyllium, pumpkin pie spice, and raisins. Warm, lightly sweet, and ready in 30 minutes. A guilt-free breakfast that actually tastes like a treat.

Simple blue cornbread made with blue cornmeal, barley flour, and honey. Bakes into golden-topped muffins or a pan of cornbread in under 30 minutes. Earthy, slightly sweet, and versatile.

Vegan peanut butter muffins made with whole wheat pastry flour, soy milk, molasses, and safflower oil. No eggs, no dairy, and ready in under 40 minutes. Hearty and naturally sweet.

Almond poppy seed muffins with a light, tender crumb. Simple pantry ingredients, mixed by hand in one bowl, and ready in 35 minutes. Nutty, lightly sweet, and studded with crunchy poppy seeds.