Healthy Muffin Recipes

Find healthy, delicious muffin recipes including blueberry, banana, chocolate chip and low-calorie muffins. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

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Breakfast Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cakes

Rating: 4 stars 10
Peanut butter is the star ingredient in these oatmeal cakes, providing not only flavor, but a boost of plant-based protein too. Hiding a bit in the center of each muffin is a fun way to ensure that peanut butter makes it into every bite.
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By Sara Haas, RDN

Baked Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups

Rating: 4.5 stars 37
Muffins meet oatmeal in these moist and tasty grab-and-go oatmeal cups.
By Carolyn Casner

Pumpkin-Oatmeal Muffins

Rating: 4 stars 9
These healthy pumpkin-oatmeal muffins will get you in the mood for fall. Sprinkling the muffins with pecans adds a nutty crunch to every bite. Serve them for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack.
By Pam Lolley

Muffin-Tin Quiches with Smoked Cheddar & Potato

Rating: 4.5 stars 36
Potatoes, cheese and greens make this mini quiche recipe delicious and satisfying. Bake up a batch over the weekend and you'll have breakfast available in a hurry for the rest of the week.
By Carolyn Casner

Breakfast Strawberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cakes

Rating: 4.5 stars 3
Fresh strawberries add the perfect touch of natural sweetness to these breakfast oatmeal cakes. When strawberries aren't in season, you can easily substitute frozen ones.
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By Sara Haas, RDN

Low-Carb Blueberry Muffins

Rating: 5 stars 15
Just because you're watching carbs doesn't mean you can't have the classic breakfast pastry. In place of all-purpose flour, nutty almond and coconut flours make these muffins fluffy while slashing carbs. A bit of brown sugar blunts the tartness of fresh blueberries. Make these ahead for a grab-and-go breakfast for the week.
By Carolyn Casner

Baked Blueberry & Banana-Nut Oatmeal Cups

Rating: 4 stars 5
Muffins meet oatmeal in these moist and tasty grab-and-go oatmeal cups. The nutty flavor of the pecans and the sweetness from fresh blueberries and banana make for an extra tasty snack or breakfast.
By Carolyn Casner

Pumpkin-Oat Mini Muffins

Rating: 4.5 stars 18
These gluten-free pumpkin muffins are packed with oats and chocolate chips. Plus, these mini pumpkin muffins are made entirely in the blender, making cleanup a breeze. If you'd rather make 12 regular-size muffins, bake for 18 to 20 minutes and let cool for 10 minutes before turning them out of the pan.
By Carolyn Malcoun

Breakfast Lemon, Raspberry & Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cakes

Rating: 4 stars 4
Fresh lemon juice and zest add the perfect pop of brightness and acidity to these delightful oatmeal cakes. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, depending on what you have on hand. Enjoy these oatmeal cakes for a healthy breakfast or snack.
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By Sara Haas, RDN

Peanut Butter & Chia Berry Jam English Muffin

Rating: 5 stars 4
The addition of chia seeds in the quick “jam” topping adds heart-healthy omega-3s to this healthy breakfast recipe.
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By Sara Haas, RDN

Banana-Bran Muffins

Rating: 5 stars 51
By the end of the week, any bananas left in the fruit bowl are past their prime--just right for these moist bran muffins. Add a handful of dark chocolate chips to enhance this fiber-rich treat.
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By Patsy Jamieson

Banana-Oat Muffins

Rating: 5 stars 3
Whip up a batch of these diabetic-friendly Banana-Oat Muffins for a quick and easy snack or add them to complete a balanced breakfast. These muffins can be eaten over several days or frozen and enjoyed for up to a month.
By Diabetic Living Magazine
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Inspiration and Ideas

13 Oat Muffin Recipes You'll Want to Make Forever
These oat muffins are fan-favorites for a reason as they are packed with flavor. These recipes are a great choice for breakfast as oats are high in fiber, a nutrient that can help keep you full for longer periods of time.
Our 20 Favorite Fall Muffins to Make
Say hello to autumnal produce with these muffin recipes. Whether it's apples, pumpkins or even carrots, these muffins are an ode to the fall season. Recipes like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins and Apple-Cinnamon Muffins are healthy, delicious and full of warming spices that will make your kitchen smell amazing.
Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins
Rating: 5 stars 5

Blueberries and lemon are a natural pairing in these light and airy muffins with a delicate brown sugar crumble. If you like an extra blast of lemon flavor, use lemon extract rather than vanilla. These muffins are best with fresh blueberries, but you can substitute with frozen. Don't thaw them before you stir them into the batter.