Muffins are the perfect treat to showcase the bountiful produce spring has to offer! Berries, rhubarb and even chives are the stars of some of our most delicious muffin recipes.
34 of the Best Muffin Recipes for Spring
Updated on Apr. 27, 2023
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A sweet, crispy topping highlights these tender muffins that are filled with two favorite spring foods, rhubarb and strawberries. They're perfect for a brunch or a grab-and-go breakfast. —Audrey Stallsmith, Hadley, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 243 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Lemon Pound Cake Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make these lemony muffins for all kinds of occasions. My family always requests them when we have a brunch. They’re so good! —Lola Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 311 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Doughnut Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Back when my children were youngsters, they loved these doughnut muffins as after-school treats or with Sunday brunch. —Sharon Pullen, Alvinston, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 288 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Feta ‘n’ Chive Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a spring variation on the savory muffins my husband has made for years. It has a light texture almost like a popover and tastes best eaten hot right from the oven. —Angela Buchanan, Boulder, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 105 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 0.500 fat.
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Aunt Betty’s Blueberry Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My Aunt Betty is quite a baker, but I look forward to these mouthwatering blueberry muffin recipe the most. She gives me enough so that I can freeze and enjoy them for weeks. —Sheila Raleigh, Kechi, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 208 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Tropical Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I entered these muffins at our county fair and won the grand champion award for baked goods. They're so moist, they don't need butter. —Sylvia Osborn, Clay Center, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 225 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Berry Cream Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
If you can't decide which berries to use in these muffins, you can't go wrong using half raspberries and half blueberries! —Linda Gilmore, Hampstead, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 481 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Banana Macadamia Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These muffins taste even better the next day, so to save time, I often make them the night before. They stay moist for days. —Stasha Wampler, Clinchport, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 294 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Wild Blueberry Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Nothing is better than a warm blueberry muffin in the morning, and these muffins are the best I have ever made. The wild blueberries make them extra special. —Dewey Grindle, Blue Hill, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 252 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 325mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever I make these zucchini chocolate chip muffins, I freeze several. As I'm leaving for work in the morning, I pull one out and enjoy it at the office with a cup of coffee. —Janet Pierce DeCori, Rockton, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 234 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Blueberry-Orange Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was given to me some time ago, and I've used it often since. In fact, it's so good that it won first prize at a county fair! Blueberries are plentiful here in the Midwest, and this is a delicious way to prepare them. —Irene Parry, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 228 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These banana chocolate chip muffins are one of the first things my husband gets hungry for when he’s home from deployment. I make sure to have the overripe bananas ready. They’re a family tradition. —Kimberly Duda, Sanford, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 207 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Apple-Almond Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
15 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to snack on apple slices slathered with almond butter. That's the flavor combo that inspired these muffins. Add a dash of almond extract to boost the nuttiness. —Kelly Alesso, Chicago, IL
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 168 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Blackberry Fruit Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Take advantage of delicious summer blackberries by adding them to these muffins. They are very easy to prepare and disappear as soon as they are served.—Candy Woelk, Lexington, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 156 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Blueberry-Bran Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this recipe by trial and error. I've only had one outstanding bran muffin at a restaurant, and wanted to come up with a awesome one to make myself. These are moist, healthy, not too sweet and so tasty! Full of grains and fruits.—Nancy, Rens, Prescott, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 155 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
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Lemon Meringue Muffins
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These muffins taste like a favorite pie of mine. The meringue adds a unique flavor.—Nancy Kearney, Massillon, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 188 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Java Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love your morning java like I do, get a double dose by paring this crunchy pecan-topped muffin with your favorite hot cup of Joe. They travel well and are ideal to take to work—for that mid-morning coffee break, of course. —Zainab Ahmed, Mountlake Terrace, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 220 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Blueberry-Filled Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
16 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
I consider this recipe a blank canvas for different combinations of preserves and zest. The blueberry-lemon is a tried-and-true favorite, but apricot preserves and orange zest or blackberry preserves with lime zest would be fun to try. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts
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Orange Zucchini Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
Orange juice and zest infuse these moist muffins with a pleasant citrus flavor. We enjoy them fresh from the oven. —Chris Snyder, Boulder, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 230 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Herb & Sun-Dried Tomato Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom served these muffins instead of bread or buns. Now I make them to serve with soup or chili. — Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 161 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
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Blueberry Lemon Muffins
Total Time
55 min
Servings
11 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
Bursting with berries and drizzled with a light lemony glaze, these muffins are moist, tender and truly something special. This is one recipe you simply must try for family and friends. —Kathy Harding, Richmond, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 327 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Herb & Sun-Dried Tomato Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom served these muffins instead of bread or buns. Now I make them to serve with soup or chili. — Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 161 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 277mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins
Total Time
40 min
Servings
32 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
The title says it all! I use whole wheat flour and applesauce to make the muffins lighter without sacrificing any flavor. We make these chocolate chocolate chip muffins for breakfast at the school where I work. —Theresa Harrington, Sheridan, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 161 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 jumbo muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
These golden goodies are always popular at brunches and bake sales. For a great holiday gift, put the muffins in a pretty basket or other container and add a jar of preserves. Kimberly Baxter, Exeter, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 496 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Rhubarb Muffins
Total Time
37 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
What a pleasure it is to set out a basket of these rhubarb muffins...although the basket doesn't stay full for very long! I have six children and two grandsons, so I do a lot of baking. The snacks are based on a coffee cake recipe. —Sandra Moreside, Regina, Saskatchewan
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 238 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 3 dozen mini muffins or 10 regular muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
For a modern version of upside-down cake, we use pineapple and a sweet batter to make fun muffins with a cherry on top. —Suzeanne Longwill, Ortonville, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 mini muffin: 68 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Grandma’s Honey Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I can remember my Grandma Wheeler making these delicious muffins—we'd eat them nice and warm, fresh from the oven! She was a "pinch of this and handful of that" kind of cook, so getting the ingredient amounts correct for the recipe was a challenge. Now it's a family treasure! —Darlis A. Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 179 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Lemon-Streusel Blueberry Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family and friends really enjoy fresh muffins. My berry-packed muffin flavor combo of almond extract and cardamon is just divine. And to top it off, the sweet lemon-cinnamon scented streusel is heavenly.—Shirley Riley, Water Valley, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 262 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Ham and Cheese Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Serve these savory biscuitlike muffins for breakfast, at snack time or along with a hearty bowl of soup. —Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 172 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Zucchini Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
These yummy currant, walnut and zucchini muffins are an excellent and tasty way to use up surplus zucchini from your garden. —Peg Gausz, Watchung, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 318 calories, 16g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Doughnut Muffins
Total Time
50 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
After many tries and many different recipes that just weren't up to par, I finally decided to recreate my own version of a doughnut muffin. It has the taste of a cake doughnut and it's a lot simpler to make. —Morgan Botwinick, Richmond, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 386 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 394mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Egg-Free Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Looking to use up brown bananas, I swapped my usual banana bread for these chocolate banana muffins when my youngest developed an egg allergy. You’d never know they’re egg-free! —Danielle Siero, Wixom, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 246 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Lemon Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
40 muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to have the dough for these muffins ready and waiting in the refrigerator when company comes. They bake up in just 20 minutes and taste delicious warm. Their cakelike texture makes them perfect for breakfast, dessert or snacking. —Claudette Brownlee, Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 308 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
