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19 Easy Muffin Recipes To Bake This Weekend

From streusel-topped to zucchini-chocolate, these bakery-worthy muffins don't disappoint.
19 Easy Muffin Recipes To Bake This Weekend

(Recipes by Donna Borooah and Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography by Erik Putz; Foodstyling by Ryan Barclay; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Truth: Muffins are a year-round standby. From bakery-style chocolate chip to fruity blueberry to moist chocolate-zucchini muffins, there's a recipe for every flavour. A favourite among the Chatelaine Kitchen team is our banana muffins—warm from the oven, with melting butter spread overtop. Find the easy muffin recipes of your dreams below.

Blueberry Oat Muffins

This breakfast classic comes together in under an hour and freezes beautifully. Get our blueberry oat muffin recipe

Three blueberry muffins with blue wrapper, on blue background.(Recipes by Donna Borooah and Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Food styling: Ryan Barclay; Prop styling; Madeleine Johari)

Vegan Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Better than banana bread and ultra portable! Using spotty, very ripe bananas will ensure a softer, moist muffin. Get our vegan banana chocolate chunk muffin recipe

Three vegan banana chocolate chunk muffins in yellow wrapper on a pink background.(Recipes by Donna Borooah, and Irene Ngo. Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Photography by Erik Putz. Foodstyling by Ryan Barclay. Prop styling by Madeleine Johari.)

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Morning Glory Muffins

If you've only had morning glory muffins from a plastic grocery store shell, you need to try them the way they were originally meant to be enjoyed when they first appeared on the scene in the '70s: fresh, from scratch, with plenty of grated carrot and apple for crunch. Get our morning glory muffin recipe

Three morning glory muffins with green wrappers and blue backdrop.(Recipes by Donna Borooah, and Irene Ngo. Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Photography by Erik Putz. Food styling by Ryan Barclay. Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

Our take on everyone’s favourite drive-through muffin. Get our bakery-style chocolate chip muffin recipe.

Chocolate Chip MuffinsChocolate chip muffins. (Photo: Erik Putz)

Lemon Poppy Seed Streusel Muffins

The crisp, crumbly topping on these lemon muffins gives them a professional, café-grade finish. Get our lemon poppy seed streusel muffin recipe

Five lemon poppy seed streusel muffins in pink wrappers on a pink backdrop.(Recipes by Donna Borooah and Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography :Erik Putz; Food Styling: Ryan Barclay. Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

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Cheddar And Bacon Cornmeal Muffins

Pack yourself an extra treat for lunch with this slightly sweet, mostly savoury biscuit-style muffin. Get our cheddar and bacon cornmeal muffin recipe

Three cheddar and bacon cornmeal muffins in turquoise wrappers, on blue background.(Recipes by Donna Borooah, and Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Eric Putz; Food Styling: Ryan Barclay; Prop Styling: Madeleine Johari)

Gluten-Free Raspberry And Almond Muffins

Fresh raspberries and thick yogurt keep these gluten-free muffins extra moist. Get our gluten-free raspberry and almond muffin recipe

Three gluten-free raspberry and almond muffins in an orange wrapper on pink background.(Recipes by Donna Borooah and Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim; Photography: Erik Putz; Foodstyling: Ryan Barclay; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

Peach Cobbler Muffins

Peach cobbler muffins are one delicious way to use these lush, juicy stone fruits while they are in season. Get our peach cobbler muffin recipe.

Overhead shot of peach cobbler muffins in a muffin tray.(Photo: Carmen Cheung; Food styling: Ashley Dento; Prop styling: Madeleine Johari)

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Apple Muffins

Fresh Gala apples work best for these streusel-topped muffins. Get this apple muffin recipe

Apple muffins with streusel on top and apples and cinnamon sticks around the muffins.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Banana Muffins

What’s the only thing better than a banana loaf? Banana muffins, of course. Get our banana muffin recipe.

Banana muffins on a a silver wire rack with butter spread on one of them.(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Ultimate Zucchini Muffins

Who needs zucchini bread when you can have portable, grab-n-go muffins instead? Get our ultimate zucchini muffin recipe.

Zucchini muffins piled on top of each other.(Photo: Erik Putz)

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Double Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Use pumpkin purée to make these muffins extra moist and tender; plus pumpkin seeds and brown sugar top them off with a sweet-crisp crunch. Get our double pumpkin streusel muffin recipe.

Double pumpkin streusel muffins recipe in muffin tin.(Photo: George Whiteside)

Rhubarb Muffins

Stash some extra rhubarb aside during the spring season so you can whip up a batch of these delish, moist muffins all year round. Get our rhubarb muffin recipe.

rhubarb muffins to illustrate an easy rhubarb muffin recipePhoto, Erik Putz.

Cornmeal Muffins

Cozy muffins that are perfect for snacking on, or pairing with a chunky bowl of chili. Get our cornmeal muffin recipe.

A pile of cornbread muffins on a marble counter.(Photo: Erik Putz)

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Spiced Carrot Cake Muffins

We tested our spiced carrot cake loaf two ways—because there’s nothing more convenient than a grab-and-go muffin when you’re in a hurry (but the elegant loaf is better for entertaining). Get our spiced carrot cake muffin recipe.

Spiced carrot cake muffins on a wire rack with butter spread on one of them.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Raisin Bran Muffins

Bran muffins—the surprisingly popular baked good you can’t get enough of. (We love eating them for breakfast.) Get our raisin bran muffin recipe.

Raisin Bran muffins on a wire rack with a bite taken out of one of them.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Chocolate-Zucchini Muffins

These chocolate muffins get a nutritional boost from a secret ingredient–grated zucchini. (And you can’t even tell it’s in there.) Get our chocolate-zucchini muffin recipe

Chocolate-zucchini muffins in a muffin tin.(Photo: Erik Putz)

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Streusel-Crunch Blueberry Muffins

With a crispy streusel topping, tons of fresh berries and a hint of nutty whole wheat, these aren’t your everyday blueberry muffins. Bonus: They’re deliciously moist inside! Get our streusel-crunch blueberry muffin recipe

Overhead shot of streusel-crunch blueberry muffins  in a muffin tin.(Photo: Jodi Pudge)

Pumpkin Ale Muffins

These muffins are a fall-favourite, but if you want to make them year-round (they’re that good), and can’t get your hands on pumpkin ale, cream ale works just as well. Get our pumpkin ale muffin recipe.

An overhead shot of six pumpkin ale muffins in a muffin tin.(Photo: Erik Putz)

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