Muffin Archives | Women's Weekly Food

46 marvellous muffin recipes

These fluffy snacks are perfect for lunch boxes or as a mid afternoon treat.

Gluten-free raspberry and choc-chunk scones

27 gluten free desserts

Cakes, doughnuts, muffins, scones and more!

Spinach & three cheese muffins

Super tasty and simple to make.

Blueberry muffins straight from the oven in muffin tins

22 marvellous sweet muffin recipes

Muffins are one of the easiest treats to master and a great starting place for beginner bakers.

Raspberry muffins

Use this basic muffin recipe as your starting point and experiment with other berries.

Basic cheese muffins

These basic cheese muffins are best kind of lunchbox fillers. Switch up the flavours with our four variations.

Cheesy cornbread

I was going to make a joke but it's a little bit corny.

Overnight date and muesli muffins

You love overnight oats, now try overnight muffins.

Sausage and egg muffin

Forget drive through, make these instead.

Buttermilk scones

Jam and cream is optional here but we know how we like to eat ours!

30 savoury muffin recipes for school and work snacks

Perfect for school lunches and snacks.

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.

Yogurt, berry and white chocolate muffins

Best served warm and fresh out of the oven.

Berry muffins

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

Fruit spirals with white chocolate sauce

There’s something a little bit Christmassy about the mixed peel and spice flavours that we’ve combined in our spirals, which would make them a perfect Christmas morning treat, or lunch or brunch dessert.

Berry & fig skillet muffin

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

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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!

Apricot upside-down cakes

These delightful mini cakes are wonderfully light, moist and are topped with beautiful juicy fresh apricot.

Crunchy mango & coconut muffins

These mango muffins get their crunch from a sprinkling of Special K cereal on top.

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Mandarin and poppy seed friands

Mandarin might seem like an unlikely citrus to include in a poppy seed friand but, with its slightly sweeter fragrance and flavour, you'll be amazed how well it goes in this recipe!

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.

Raspberry and banana mini muffins

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

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24 easy banana cupcakes and muffins

The humble banana is one of those universally loved fruits, adored for both its versatility and its sweet flavour. And there's no better way to use them than in these easy muffin and cupcake recipes. With everything from a classic banana muffin to banana, peanut butter and bacon cupcakes for the more adventurous, these winning snacks are bound to become family favourites. Plus, they're perfect to pop in a school or work lunchbox for a mid-morning snack.

Pineapple dessert recipes

Perfectly pairing sweet and tart, this delightful tropical fruit is lovely enjoyed on its own, sliced through a fruit salad, or incorporated into one of these beautiful baked desserts. Try our wonderfully moist coconut and pineapple cakes, slices and tarts, or go for our warm self-saucing pudding for something a little more indulgent. You'll find recipes for zesty pina colada cupcakes, as well as impressive tiered cakes for special events. And for something cooler, try our homemade pineapple and yoghurt ice-cream for a refreshing summer treat.

Baked breakfast recipes to super-charge your morning

When it comes to breakfast in Australia, our minds might jump to a bowl of cereal with milk, granola and yoghurt or refreshing acai bowls. However, when the mornings cool down or you're enjoying a relaxing weekend, you might crave something a little warmer. To make the selection easier, here is a group of our favourite baked breakfasts including Middle Eastern-style shakshuka, sweet fruit loaves and muffins, and fibre-packed slices. Switch the oven on and let's get cooking...

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Tamarillo and coconut friands

These delicate little French almond cakes are irresistible, plus they're also gluten-free

Mochaccino muffins

Mochaccino muffins brought to you by New Zealand Woman's Weekly.

Savoury muffins recipes for school and work snacks

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.

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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.

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!

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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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.

Cheesy spinach muffins

No one will be able to stop munching on these delicious savoury muffins, filled with feta, cottage cheese and spinach

Basic scones

Classic scones are easy to make and a delicious addition to any afternoon tea.

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Corn, spinach and bacon muffins

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

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.

Mini polenta and raspberry cakes

These delicate fruity cakes combine the citrus of orange rind with the sweetness of raspberries.

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Rhubarb and custard muffins

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

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.

Cheddar, bacon and sun-dried tomato muffin loaf

Toppings could include pickled peppers, gherkins, Swiss cheese or herby butter.

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Cranberry and pecan bran muffins

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

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.

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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Pear and cinnamon muffins

Rhubarb vanilla muffins

Dairy-free apple muffins

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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.

Pumpkin, bacon and fetta muffins

Carrot and apple muffins

You can use any combination of dried fruit you like. Makes 12 Note

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Apple and cinnamon muffins

Mini apple cinnamon cakes

Make ahead – Cakes will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Greasing a muffin tray with melted dairy-free spread gives cakes a crisp golden crust You’ll need 2 lemons for zest. Note

Zucchini, corn and bacon muffins

Swap peas for corn. Try 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives with the flour. Note

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Peach friands

Drain peach slices well on paper towel before chopping. Note

Sultana bran muffins

Test muffins with a skewer – if it comes out clean and dry, they are cooked. These muffins are best served warm. Note

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.

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Pumpkin and fetta muffins

Baileys cheesecakes

You can top with sliced strawberries or any other fruit of your choice. Makes 8 Note

Cranberry and white chocolate muffins

Try a variation using dried cherries and dark chocolate. Note

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Zucchini, Feta, semi-dried Tomato Muffins

Zucchini, fetta and semi-dried tomato muffins

Test if the muffins are cooked by inserting a skewer in their centre. If it comes out clean and dry, it is cooked. Note

Berry and yoghurt muffins

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

Butterfly angel cakes

You could also use a 6-hole oversized muffin pan, if preferred. Bake larger muffins for a further 5 minutes. Note

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Raspberry and white chocolate friands

It's always lovely to finish a meal with a little something sweet. Here, we've taken these raspberry friands to a new level of decadence by adding white chocolate.

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.

Aebleskiver

In a book dating back to my great-grandmother, there is this recipe for traditional Danish pancakes. It was the one my grandmother used to serve at family gatherings in December. In the part of Jutland, Denmark, that my family comes from, they make a sweet prune compote and add about a teaspoon of it to every aebleskive before turning them over. They are called "aebleskive with music".

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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.

Cranberry and camembert muffins

Berry, ricotta and mint muffins

Wrap individual muffins in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months. Defrost muffins as required either overnight in the refrigerator or in the microwave on high (100%) for about 30 seconds. Note

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Christmas muffins

Chocolate and coconut dessert friands

We used chocolate with a 70% cocoa content. If paradise pears are unavailable, substitute 5 canned pear halves and omit step 1. Note

Ginger and pear muffins

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Banana blueberry cakes

These homely little cakes are so easy to make and go perfectly with a hot cup of tea.

Heart balloons

equipment 12-hole (½-cup/125ml) friand pan 5 strong wooden toothpicks 35cm x 40cm prepared cake board (see basic know-how number 2, pages 160-161) medium gum-leaf cutter You’ll have about 1 cup of the cake mixture left over, enough to make another four balloons. The balloons are not difficult to make, but getting the sides of the […]

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.

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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.

Chocolate beetroot muffins

Ginger muffins with stewed pear

Make the batter for these muffins the night before you want to bake and serve them. Note

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Curried chicken muffins

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Crab, fennel and herb quiche

quiche filling We used lump crab meat from the fish market. Reserve fennel fronds when slicing the bulb. Note

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Date and bran muffins

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Coffee ripple muffins

Chicken and zucchini cakes

These cheesy zucchini cakes make a lovely light brunch served with a crisp green salad.

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Chocolate orange dessert muffins

Crusty onion and cheese muffins

Butterscotch pecan muffins

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Orange and date dessert muffins

These muffins are delicious without the orange sauce. However, the rich buttery sauce transforms them into a dessert for grown-ups. Grand Marnier (or brandy) is the best liqueur to use. Remember to grate the rind of the oranges before you juice them. If the muffins need re-heating, 20 or 30 seconds in a microwave oven […]

Day-before muffins

If you have overnight guests or friends coming for breakfast, prepare the recipe ahead for a breakfast of muffins fresh from the oven! The muffin batter is partially made the day before and refrigerated overnight, needing only a few more minutes of preparation before baking and serving. Note