Muffins are often considered unhealthy, but they don't have to deserve their bad rep. When baked with the right ingredients, a muffin can be a nutritious breakfast that will help you get more fruit (and even veggies) into your diet. Here are eight recipes you can't miss.
1. Banana Oatmeal Muffins
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These are supposedly good topped with almond butter, and I can't say I'm even a bit skeptical. The best news is they can be made in one bowl. Yes, you heard that right. Delicious and dorm-friendly.
2. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
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A healthy diet doesn't mean you have to sacrifice pumpkin-mania, and this recipe proves it. Made with almond meal and coconut flour, these are a must-have for all seasons.
3. Peanut Butter Banana Bread Muffins
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I've never thought of putting peanut butter in a muffin, but I must say it's pretty ingenious. These are also a great way to use overly ripe bananas.
4. Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
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The sweet cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract will make you forget you're even eating veggies. It really doesn't get better than this.
5. Gluten-Free Molten Chocolate Banana Bread Muffins
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Banana bread with a gooey chocolate center? Yes please. This recipe is customizable by substituting different flours (almond, oat, coconut) depending on preference. It also uses everyone's favorite all-purpose kitchen hack: coconut oil.
6. Whole Wheat Berry Muffins
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Whole wheat flour, greek yogurt, and honey instead of sugar make these a guilt-free treat. The berries and lemon zest add all the fruity sweetness we all crave.
7. Zucchini Banana Flaxseed Muffin
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These are the real healthy deal. No chocolate here but these fiber-rich flax seeds in these are sure to give them some texture.
8. Banana Nut Muffins
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These all-natural muffins are made with chopped walnuts, coconut sugar, and almond milk. Try these five recipes for more banana goodness.
Muffins can be stored in air-tight containers for up to a week or frozen for up to three months, making them an ideal on-the-go breakfast. When they're this healthy, there's no reason not to dive in.