National Muffin Day, celebrated on February 20th, honors the versatility and beloved nature of muffins, which can range from sweet to savory, making them perfect for any moment of the day. This day encourages baking, sharing, and enjoying muffins, highlighting their role as a treat that offers comfort and joy, whether as a snack or a heartfelt indulgence. If you're in search of ideas for muffins to bake, we have gathered 40+ recipes to help you get inspired!
National Muffin Day is a delightful celebration that pays homage to one of the most versatile and beloved baked goods: the muffin. Celebrated annually on February 20th, this day gives muffin lovers and bakers alike a reason to indulge in and experiment with their favorite muffin recipes. Muffins have carved out a special place in the hearts of many, not just for their delicious taste but also for their incredible versatility. They can seamlessly transition from a sweet, fruit-filled breakfast option to a savory, cheese-topped snack or complement to a meal, making them a perfect treat for any time of the day.
The reason muffins are so beloved lies in their unique ability to be both a comfort food and a canvas for culinary creativity. Whether you prefer the classic blueberry or chocolate varieties or venture into savory realms with ham and feta or corn and cheese, muffins can cater to every palate and dietary preference. Their easy-to-eat format and the joy of breaking into a freshly baked, warm muffin make them not just a food item but a comforting experience. On National Muffin Day, enthusiasts are encouraged to bake, share, and enjoy muffins in all their forms, celebrating the simple pleasure that these small but mighty treats bring into our lives. Whether as a sweet indulgence or a savory snack, muffins offer a moment of joy and a cuddle to oneself, proving that good things indeed come in small, delicious packages.
To help you gather some ideas for what types of muffins to bake on this special National Day, we have gathered 41 recipes, dividing between sweet muffins and savory muffins: come and have a look, and let them inspire you!
Delicious and original potato cakes, very easy to prepare, ideal to serve as an aperitif or as a companion, they are very colorful and the best thing is that their preparation is very fast.
Pea and ham muffins are an easy, healthy recipe for savory muffins. Perfect as an appetizer or for brunch, they're made with a simple dough and enriched with peas and diced ham.
Feel free to change up the peppers if you like it spicier – I used chipotle chili flakes instead of red peppers and the smoky bite of the chipotle was the perfect partner to the rich cheese, aromatic basil, and tender courgette.
Chicken muffins are an easy, tasty recipe that you can serve as an appetizer, breakfast, or light lunch. Keto-friendly and gluten-free, they’re soft, moist and protein-packed.
Bacon, egg and cheddar cheese in a muffin cup, the perfect food for breakfast. Scrambled eggs are baked into a delicious cornbread muffin and topped with a piece of crispy bacon- talk about a full meal in every bite! Surprisingly easy to make as well, you must try this recipe and enjoy the convenience it offers for your hectic mornings.
If you’re looking for something new for breakfast, then you should try these Egg Muffins. Made with a small amount of shredded potato and cheese, they are low-carb and high protein – a satisfying bite that will keep you going until lunch.
This is the ultimate breakfast-to-go, and it will keep you filled up nicely until lunchtime. Eggs and bacon are the perfect teammates, especially for breakfast! However, it’s hard to eat bacon and eggs on the way to work – you need something commuter-friendly instead, like these bacon and egg muffins!
Egg White Muffins are an easy, healthy, high in protein, breakfast recipe. The texture is a combination of spongy and fluffy and has all the omelet flavor.
Corn dog muffins is a quick and easy recipe. It's the perfect kid-friendly appetizer or snack that's perfectly sweet and salty balanced, just like classic corn dogs you enjoy at fairs.
We’re always on the lookout for a quick breakfast that’s not only satisfying but also healthy and of course, delicious. These Breakfast Egg Cups are a tasty and easy way to start your day with a great breakfast! It’s made by mixing ham, cheese, and an egg custard, and is then baked until cooked through.
Deviled eggs are probably the nation’s favorite appetizer. You can stuff them with whatever you like, and are so tasty too. They’re easy to make and you only need a handful of humble ingredients. If you’re looking for a delicious appetizer to make for your next potluck or game day then these Muffin Tin Deviled Eggs might become your new favorite.
Blueberry muffins are soft, tender and moist on the inside, with a crunchy sugar crust. Perfect both with fresh or frozen blueberries, enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack.
Traditional carrot cake or muffins usually involve a lot of time grating carrots. And no one wants to waste all that time, only to end up with orange hands! These quick and easy carrot muffins are different. Using a hand blender makes it easy to blend the carrots with the rest of the ingredients.
Meltingly soft, tender, and moist, chocolate chip muffins are a sweet treat. This is a must-make for anyone who loves tall, fluffy muffins like the ones of bakeries.
Strawberry chocolate muffins are an easy dessert recipe. Soft, moist and crumbly, they're made with fresh strawberries that add the right amount of tartness and juiciness.
Cinnamon muffins are perfect for those days when you can’t decide whether you crave muffins or donuts. This recipe combines the best of both worlds – the soft crumb-like structure of a muffin, with the sugary sweetness of donuts. And you only need a handful of staple pantry ingredients – flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and buttermilk.
Muffins are the perfect snack. You can eat them on the go, add them to your lunch box for work or school, and most of the time, they’re freezable too! This easy Chocolate Filled Banana Muffin recipe is not only delicious, but it also contains less sugar, so you can have one extra without the added calories!
Peanut butter muffins are delicious sweet treats both kids and adults will love. Rich in sweet chocolate an peanut butter flavor, they're tender, fluffy muffins.
What is it about baking with bananas that is so comforting?! This banana nut muffin recipe uses simple household ingredients, is quick and easy to make, and will leave your house smelling so good!
These banana chocolate chip muffins are quick to make and are a delicious breakfast or snack for you and your family! Full of banana flavor and sweetened with delicious chocolate chips, you really can't go wrong with this recipe.
You can never have too many apple recipes in the fall! This is an easy apple cinnamon muffins perfect for the fall season. They’re sweet and rich in apple flavor, with great texture thanks to chewy apple pieces.
With the heavenly flavor of warming baking spices mixed with sweet pumpkin, these pumpkin muffins are easy to make. Soft, fluffy and sweet, they're a great recipe to try this fall and winter.
This recipe is a yummy quick fix for all your untimely dessert cravings! You would also love this recipe because it is eggless and vegetarian, yet so soft and delicious. The intense pop of fruity goodness of raisins is such a delight to taste against the subtle cinnamon flavors in this muffins recipe.
Orange muffins are an easy, zesty recipe that's fragrant and flavored with orange juice. Made without butter, orange muffins have crisp edges and a moist center thanks to oil.
Coconut muffins are an easy, healthy muffin recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Quick and easy to make, muffins are crisp on top and soft, moist on the inside.
Cornbread muffins are an easy Southern side dish that pairs with sweet and savory recipes. Made with cornmeal, it's tender, fluffy on the inside and sweet in flavor.
These rolls are quick and delicious, are made with very ripe bananas, is an excellent option to use those bananas that are almost past. This recipe is not demanding, is made with ingredients that we usually have at home like milk, butter, flour, vanilla, baking powder, eggs.
Cherry muffins are an easy muffin recipe perfect for summer. Light and fluffy, they're made with sweet, ripe cherries which match perfectly with the vanilla flavor.
These marble muffins are an easy, fun recipe to serve as dessert or afternoon sweet treat. Soft, moist and delicious, they've a mottled look thanks to chocolate and vanilla swirls.
Peach muffins are an easy dessert recipe perfect for summer. High, moist muffins are made of simple pantry ingredients and canned peaches for a delicious flavor.
This is a quick and easy strawberry muffin recipe which is perfect for the spring and summer. It’s also something different from the typical blueberry muffins which are so popular. Strawberries are often cheaper than blueberries, and they taste just as great.
The apple filling is perfect for this time of year too, so if you’re a fan of apple pie and cinnamon rolls, you’ll love these Cinnamon Roll Muffins! Crispy pastry, and a rich, flavorful filling. Serve with creamy ice cream, and you’ll have a dessert that will impress even picky eaters!
This might look like a fancy fall-themed recipe, but it’s actually an easy muffin recipe that turns classic pumpkin cheesecake into a muffin. These pumpkin cream cheese muffins are moist with a tender crumb, and each bite is rich with a tangy cream cheese filling.
Meltingly soft, moist, and fluffy on the inside with a beautifully crispy top, oatmeal raisin muffins are a phenomenal way to start your day. This is a healthy recipe thanks to nutritious ingredients like oats, raisins, dates, and walnuts, and are delicious at breakfast time, as a snack, or as a tasty dessert.
Once ready, enjoy them for a breakfast full of energy or a delicious snack; they are also excellent to bring them to school or office and everybody will like it. So let’s see how to prepare them.
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