Baking

41 marvellous muffin flavours

These fluffy snacks are perfect for lunchboxes or as a mid afternoon treat.
overnight date and muesli muffins

When it comes to baking, muffins are one of the easiest treats to master and a great starting place for beginners. The flavour combinations are endless, and from fruits, to nuts and chocolate, just about everything tastes great in muffin form. To help you narrow down exactly what you feel like, we’ve pulled together a selection of our best recipes from our chocolate honeycomb muffins to our rhubarb crumble muffins, not to mention the classic blueberry, apple and carrot recipes – the options are endless!

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Basic cheese and four variations

Basic cheese muffins

Plus four delicious flavour variations.

berry and yogurt muffins

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Berry and yoghurt muffins

Berry and yoghurt muffins

Rev up lunchboxes for the start of the new school year with these berry and yoghurt muffins.

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Quinoa, fig & maple muffins

Quinoa, fig & maple muffins

These gluten-free muffins are packed full of fruit, healthy grains and drizzled with sweet maple syrup for an extra tasty treat.

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Orange and poppy seed muffins

Orange and poppy seed muffins

If you’re after a quick fix, ditch the syrup and serve these heated with ice cream or natural yoghurt.

overnight date and muesli muffins

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Overnight date and muesli muffins

Start this recipe a day ahead. You love overnight oats, now try overnight muffins. It allows the mixture to really soak in flavours and moisture.

berry, ricotta and mint muffins

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Berry, ricotta and mint muffins

Berry, ricotta and mint muffins

Raspberry and Banana Mini Muffins

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Raspberry and banana mini muffins

Raspberry and banana mini muffins

Buttermilk gives these fruity, easy-to-make muffins a delicious, tangy flavour.

Cranberry and white chocolate muffins

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Cranberry and white chocolate muffins

Cranberry and white chocolate muffins

apple muffins with cinnamon crunch topping

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Apple muffins with cinnamon crunch topping

Apple muffins with cinnamon crunch topping

These muffins have a soft and fruity centre and with a delicious crunchy topping.

Blueberry muffins

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Blueberry muffins

Blueberry muffins

When those sugar cravings hit, nothing beats these fluffy muffins bursting with sweet blueberries for an ideal afternoon treat.

Yogurt, Berry and White Chocolate Muffins

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Yogurt, berry and white chocolate muffins

Yogurt, berry and white chocolate muffins

When served warm from the oven, these muffins are melt-in-your-mouth, moreishly good! A delicate yoghurt batter filled with berries & white chocolate.

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Brown butter, camomile and honey mini muffins

Brown butter, camomile and honey mini muffins

These camomile and honey mini muffins are a sweet treat that’s absolutely perfect with an afternoon cuppa.

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Gluten-free ginger, carrot and apple muffins

Gluten-free ginger, carrot and apple muffins

Bake up a batch of these healthy gluten-free carrot, apple and ginger muffins to serve at breakfast, brunch, or snack time. Packed with veg and nuts!

Jaynie's sugar free muffins

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Sugar-free sultana muffins

Sugar-free sultana muffins

These light and fluffy muffins are naturally sweetened with dried sultanas, making them a perfect healthy lunchbox snack for school and work.

wheaty banana muffins

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Wheaty banana muffins

Wheaty banana muffins

Classic banana muffins have been given a local twist by adding a well known national breakfast cereal to the mix.

Mixed berry muffins

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Mixed berry muffins

Mixed berry muffins

Sweet muffins studded with tart, juicy berries and a brightened with fresh lemon zest are an adorable afternoon tea or delightful on-the-go snack.

Pear and cinnamon muffins

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Pear and cinnamon muffins

Pear and cinnamon muffins

crunchy raspberry muffins

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Crunchy raspberry muffins

Sprinkled with a crunchy walnut topping, these fluffy raspberry muffins are lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, resulting in a delicious combination of flavour and texture.

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Banana bran muffins

Banana bran muffins

We all want to find the balance between food that is exciting for the kids to eat and also provides them with the good stuff they need for their health. These muffins are light, soft and yummy, but still have the added health benefit of oat bran hidden in them.

Cranberry and white chocolate muffins

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Cranberry and white chocolate muffins

Cranberry and white chocolate muffins

Sultana Bran muffins

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Sultana bran muffins

Sultana bran muffins

rhubarb and custard muffins

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Rhubarb and custard muffins

Rhubarb and custard muffins

Sweet, sugary and fruity, these golden fluffy muffins have a divine baked custard top and tender rhubarb pieces swirled throughout.

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Double chocolate caramel muffins

Double chocolate caramel muffins

Muffins can take you from breakfast to dessert and every snack in between, so line up the tins and get a batch (or two) going.

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Cranberry and pecan bran muffins

Cranberry and pecan bran muffins

You can also add fresh blueberries or diced apple to this recipe.

BERRY MUFFINS

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Berry muffins

These berry buttermilk muffins are fluffy, delicious and a cinch to make.

Rhubarb Vanilla Muffins

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Rhubarb vanilla muffins

Rhubarb vanilla muffins

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Banana muffins

These banana muffins are always handy to keep on hand for a healthy snack. They freeze beautifully so you don’t have to eat them all at once…but we won’t judge if you do!

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Berry & fig skillet muffin

Berry & fig skillet muffin

Easy, delicious, and full of fresh berries – tastes like summer in a skillet!

Raspberry and Banana Mini Muffins

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Raspberry and banana mini muffins

Raspberry and banana mini muffins

Buttermilk gives these fruity, easy-to-make muffins a delicious, tangy flavour.

Carrot and Apple Muffins

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Carrot and apple muffins

Carrot and apple muffins

Banana and Cinnamon Muffins

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Banana and cinnamon muffins

Banana and cinnamon muffins

Spoil your family and friends with these fluffy banana muffins topped with tangy cream cheese icing.

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Brown-Butter, Chamomile and Honey Mini Muffins

These camomile and honey mini muffins are a sweet treat that’s absolutely perfect with an afternoon cuppa.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, Raspberry Muffins

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Gluten-free, dairy-free, raspberry muffins

A simple gluten- and dairy-free muffin recipe that makes a perfect breakfast on the run, or morning and afternoon tea.

berry and yogurt muffins

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Berry and yoghurt muffins

Rev up lunchboxes for the start of the new school year with these berry and yoghurt muffins.

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Orange and poppy seed muffins

Orange and poppy seed muffins

If you’re after a quick fix, ditch the syrup and serve these heated with ice cream or natural yoghurt.

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Apple spice muffins

These tasty and easy to prepare apple spice muffins are the perfect pick-me-up! Sweet and delicious, enjoy one with your morning or afternoon cuppa!

Butterscotch Pecan Muffins

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Butterscotch pecan muffins

Butterscotch pecan muffins

chocolate beetroot muffins

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Chocolate beetroot muffins

Chocolate beetroot muffins

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Banana and date muffins

These banana and date muffins are great for the lunchbox, provide loads of fibre and energy, and couldn’t be easier to make.

breakfast muffins

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Breakfast muffins

Breakfast muffins

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Maple gingerbread muffins with kumara butter

Full of delicious wholesome ingredients, these sweet and tasty maple gingerbread muffins are free of dairy and refined sugar. Served with a divine kumara butter, they make a healthy alternative for your morning or afternoon tea!

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