16 More Muffin Recipes For Healthy, Tasty Breakfasts On The Go Slideshow
The secret to a speedy breakfast that is good for you, good tasting, and good to grab on your way out the door? Muffins. But, like many sweet breakfast foods, muffins can be deceptively unhealthy — a too-sweet muffin may only lead to a sugar crash and a growling stomach later in the day. The solution? Healthy muffins — but, ideally ones that aren't dull, flavorless, and dense.
Blueberry Coconut Muffins
Skim milk, white whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, and coconut oil lighten up these muffins from Take a Bite Out of Boca. The coconut flavor, while providing health benefits, also makes these handheld muffins totally irresistible.
Brown Sugar Banana Nut Muffins
My Sweet Mission sweetens up these muffins with overripe bananas, adding just a touch of brown sugar to provide a deep, unmistakable flavor and chopped walnuts for a beautiful texture.
Chestnut and Almond Flour Blackcurrant Muffins
These gluten-free muffins from The House of Dee use alternative flours that still manage to add a soft texture. Currants (or other berries) provide a little burst of tartness that helps counterbalance the sweetness of coconut sugar.
For the Chestnut and Almond Flour Blackcurrant Muffins recipe, click here.
Chocolate Banana Muffins
Of Batter and Dough's chocolate muffins may look and taste like cupcakes, but they're deceptively healthy, making them the perfect breakfast food for picky kids. "These delightful little Chocolate Banana Muffins will make you feel like you're eating dessert for breakfast. In reality, they are quite good for you," she writes.
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
You wouldn't know it from the bold dark chocolate flavor, but Two Healthy Kitchen's grab-and-go muffins are packed with nutrients and are low in calories. Applesauce replaces oil, while zucchini and cherries pack in plenty of vitamins.
Easy Paleo Lemon Chia Seed Muffins
Baking while on a paleo diet isn't the easiest thing, but A Mind Full Mom uses paleo-friendly flour to make this grab-and-go breakfast a snap! According to her, "the lemon pops in your mouth and the coconut milk and oil provide a smooth finishing taste." Count us in!
For the Easy Paleo Lemon Chia Seed Muffins recipe, click here.
Gluten-Free Raspberry-Ginger Muffins
Ginger and raspberries create a flavor combination unlike any you've had before in these spirited treats. Make Our Daily Bread navigates gluten-free baking flawlessly, giving these muffins a beautiful texture.
For the Gluten-Free Raspberry-Ginger Muffins recipe, click here.
Grain-Free Banana Muffins With Bacon Streusel
Bacon? In a healthy muffin? Sure! These hearty, sweet, and salty muffins from Dancing With My Father are grain-free, gluten-free, and free of refined sugars, so while they may feel like an indulgence, they're not.
For the Grain-Free Banana Muffins With Bacon Streusel recipe, click here.
Healthy Oatmeal Chia Seed Muffins
Want to take your oatmeal on the go? Delightful Mom Food has you covered with these heart-healthy muffins. They're gluten-free, packed with filling healthy fats, and loaded with fiber to start your day off right. But they're anything but boring thanks to a spice mix of ginger and cinnamon.
For the Healthy Oatmeal Chia Seed Muffins recipe, click here.
Lemon Chickpea Muffins
Chickpeas help to pack Food Hunter's Guide's muffins with proteins and healthy fats, so these muffins will kick your day off with a burst of energy. But, if you're thinking these are savory, think again. Lemon and cardamom give this dish a bright flavor perfect for any time of the year.
Moist and Delicious Healthy Bran Muffins
few raisins and natural sweeteners. These muffins from Skinny Sweets Daily are packed with fiber and good carbs and can totally fuel your day.
For the Moist and Delicious Healthy Bran Muffins recipe, click here.
Pumpkin Chia Muffins
You won't find any unnatural additives in these actually healthy muffins from Platter Talk. Chia seeds, raw honey, cinnamon, and pumpkin provide antioxidants and plenty of flavor, making this recipe a superstar.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Snacking in Sneakers created these vegan-friendly, dairy-, egg-, and soy-free muffins, presenting an allergy-free alternative for any family. But warm pumpkin spices and chocolate give these a comforting flavor that's perfect for fall.
Roasted Rhubarb Muffins With Granola Crunch
These muffins from Oat and Sesame are gluten-free and daily-free. However, the sweet roasted rhubarb and zesty crystallized ginger pack such a punch, you won't even notice.
For the Roasted Rhubarb Muffins With Granola Crunch recipe, click here.
Whole Wheat Apple Honey Muffins
Little Chef, Big Appetite skips out on the artificial sugars by sweetening these healthy muffins with honey. A crunchy cinnamon streusel on top provides such an addictive crunch, you'll have a problem eating just one!
Whole Wheat Strawberry Basil Muffins
The fresh flavors of summer come alive in these easy, unique muffins from Diary of a Mad Hausfrau. Whole wheat flour helps to pack this breakfast dish with fiber, and they freeze easily, so you can bake a whole batch of these and grab one whenever you're in a rush.
For the Whole Wheat Strawberry Basil Muffins recipe, click here.