Baking

30 savoury muffin recipes for school and work snacks

Perfect for school lunches and snacks.
SPINACH AND THREE CHEESE MUFFINS

When people think about muffins, things like blueberry and apple muffins might come to mind, but savoury muffins are just as tasty (and make awesome lunchbox treats). From our cheese, corn and bacon muffins, to our herbed black quinoa and sweet potato muffins, these savoury treats prove how versatile these baked goods can be. Make a batch at the start of the week and divide them up amongst the family for healthy, filling snacks.

mediterraneanmuffins

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Mediterranean muffins

Mediterranean muffins

arrabbiata muffins

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Arrabbiata muffins

These tasty baked arrabbiata muffins are packed full of flavour and texture. Filled with melted, oozy cheese, they will be loved by kids and adults alike. Enjoy them warm as a light lunch or dinner or pop them in your lunch box for work or school.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI MUFFINS

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Cheesy zucchini muffins

Cheesy zucchini muffins

For a delicious morning tea, serve these golden muffins warm with butter.

Pumpkin and feta muffins

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Pumpkin and fetta muffins

Pumpkin and fetta muffins

Mini muffin dampers

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Pesto and cheese mini muffins

Pesto and cheese mini muffins

roasted capsicum and fetta muffins

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Roasted capsicum and fetta muffins

Roasted capsicum and fetta muffins

Photography by Teny Aghamalian. Styling by Louise Bickle
(Credit: Photography by Teny Aghamalian. Styling by Louise Bickle)

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Mini corn and chive muffins

These tasty savoury corn and chive muffins are easy to make are are great as an on-the-go snack or healthy lunch box treat.

Zucchini, Corn and Bacon Muffins
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Zucchini, corn and bacon muffins

Zucchini, corn and bacon muffins

crusty onion and cheese muffins

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Crusty onion and cheese muffins

Crusty onion and cheese muffins

Pumpkin, bacon and fetta muffins

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Pumpkin, bacon and fetta muffins

Pumpkin, bacon and fetta muffins

HAM, ZUCCHINI AND CHIVE MUFFINS

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Ham, zucchini and chive muffins

Ham, zucchini and chive muffins

caramelised onions and polenta muffins

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Caramelised onions and polenta muffins

Caramelised onions and polenta muffins

Cheese, Corn and Bacon Muffins
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Cheese, corn and bacon muffins

For a different spin on a favourite morning or afternoon snack, try these gratifying cheese, corn and bacon muffins either warm or cool.

Corn, spinach and bacon muffins

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Corn, spinach and bacon muffins

Corn, spinach and bacon muffins

These hearty savoury muffins are great for lunchboxes, morning tea and even breakfast on the run.

Photographer: Teny Aghamalian, Stylist: Louise Bickle

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Polenta, pancetta and cheese muffins

Polenta, pancetta and cheese muffins

asparagus, salmon andmustard muffins

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Asparagus, salmon and mustard muffins

Asparagus, salmon and mustard muffins

Whip up a batch of these fluffy savoury muffins with crunchy cheese topping. They’re great served warm with butter or packed in a lunchbox.

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How to make English muffins

How to make English muffins

Ok, they’re a different type of muffin but we couldn’t make a collection of savoury muffins and not include these.

Zucchini, Feta, semi-dried Tomato Muffins
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Zucchini, fetta and semi-dried tomato muffins

Zucchini, fetta and semi-dried tomato muffins

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Smoked salmon muffins with cream cheese filling

Smoked salmon muffins with cream cheese filling

To make lunchtime morsels, add a few rocket leaves to the mix with the salmon, then bake in regular-sized muffin tins.

cream cheese, corn and sweet chilli muffins

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Cream cheese, corn and sweet chilli muffins

Cream cheese, corn and sweet chilli muffins

prosciutto, basil and tomato muffins

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Prosciutto, basil and tomato muffins

Prosciutto, basil and tomato muffins

Photographer: Teny Aghamalian, Stylist: Louise Bickle

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Polenta, pancetta and cheese muffins

Polenta, pancetta and cheese muffins

SPINACH AND THREE CHEESE MUFFINS

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Spinach and three cheese muffins

Spinach and three cheese muffins

Super tasty and simple to make.

chickpea and spinach muffins

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Chickpea and spinach muffins

Chickpea and spinach muffins

ZUCCHINI AND CORN MUFFINS
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Zucchini and corn muffins

Zucchini and corn muffins

These tasty muffins make a brilliant after school snack, or light lunchbox filler. The combination of fresh zucchini, sweet corn and salty cheddar works perfectly together to create these moreish treats.

spicy sausage and corn muffins

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Spicy sausage and corn muffins

Spicy sausage and corn muffins

PIZZA MUFFINS

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Pizza muffins

Pizza muffins

bacon and fresh herb muffins

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Bacon and fresh herb muffins

Bacon and fresh herb muffins

These quick savoury muffins are perfect for morning tea or a picnic. If you want to spice them up a little, add a teaspoon of dried chilli flakes.

pancetta and cheese muffins

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Pancetta and cheese muffins

Pancetta and cheese muffins

PUMPKIN AND F E T TA M U F F I N S

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Pumpkin and feta muffins

Pumpkin and feta muffins

Tomato chutney, bacon and cheddar muffins

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Tomato chutney, bacon and cheddar muffins

Tomato chutney, bacon and cheddar muffins

These delicious muffins are a quick and easy snack, perfect for afternoon tea or to take on a picnic.

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