10 Muffin Recipes for a Perfect Portable Breakfast

Kelli Foster
Kelli FosterSenior Contributing Food Editor
Kelli is a Senior Contributing Food Editor for Kitchn. She's a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and author of the cookbooks, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls, The Probiotic Kitchen, Buddha Bowls, and Everyday Freekeh Meals. She lives in New Jersey.
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Savory Muffins with Prosciutto & Chives (Image credit: Faith Durand)

When it comes to quick, grab-and-go breakfast options, muffins don’t get nearly the praise they deserve. They’re the meal-worthy cousin to the cupcake, the single-serve version of quick bread — and you can take your pick of sweet or savory.

Chock-full of nuts, fruit, veggies, and more, these 10 muffin recipes are a satisfying way to tackle breakfast on the go.

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1. The Most Lemony of Lemon Muffins

These muffins are a favorite way to welcome the sun, whether you can see it through the clouds or not. They’re soft, fluffy, and full of lemon.

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2. Apple Zucchini Muffins

This recipe is a great way to incorporate both late-summer zucchini and the first apples of autumn.

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3. Spiced Pear Muffins

They are solidly in the middle of the muffin spectrum — neither so sweet that they could pass for cupcakes nor so healthy that they stop tasting like a treat.

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4. How To Make Perfect Pumpkin Muffins

These lightly spiced pumpkin muffins are a wonderful breakfast treat as we settle into autumn; although, really, they’re perfect anytime of year.

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5. Banana Nut Muffins

Banana nut muffins are one of the greatest pleasures of the breakfast table. They are extra moist and tender, not to mention portable, packable, and ready to go out the door with you.

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6. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Roasted Red Peppers and Feta

These super-simple, high-protein, naturally gluten-free muffins are for all the fans of savory breakfasts.

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7. Quick & Tender Whole Wheat Muffins

These wholesome and hearty muffins rely on whole-wheat flour for a nutty, extra dimension of flavor.

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8. Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Zucchini and chocolate might not seem seem like a natural combination, but trust us on this one. Bonus: The only fat in these muffins is from yogurt and eggs, so enjoy with abandon for breakfast or a snack!

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9. Whole-Grain Morning Glory Muffins

These hearty muffins are oh-so-moist, nutty, and sweet all at the same time. They are healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast, but rich enough to feel like you’re getting a treat.

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10. Savory Muffins with Prosciutto & Chives

The base of these muffins is more cottage cheese and egg than flour, so the result is less like a springy baked good, and more like a pleasant mash-up of quiche and muffin.

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