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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.