25 super simple muffin recipes for breakfasts on the run

On the run and in need of a quick treat to keep you full and energised? Look no further than one of these super simple breakfast muffin recipes.

Feel like it’s about time for a muffin break? We’d agree. These fluffy temptations are overflowing with flavour – the perfect treat for mornings, afternoons, or midnight for that matter.

From sweet maple and vanilla poached pear muffins with almond crumble (YUM) to savoury pancetta and egg muffins with whipped cheddar butter, you’re sure to find the perfect muffin recipe for you.

Here are 25 of the best breakfast muffin recipes from delicious.com.au to make for your next brekkie.

Burnt honey and pumpkin muffins

“We’ve always done muffins at the Three Blue Ducks and we incorporate veggies or something sweet... this one’s a crowd-pleaser” – Chef Darren Robertson.

Maple and vanilla poached pear muffins with almond crumble

“The gentle sweetness of poached pear complements the maple and vanilla, and the toasty almond. Crumble on top is the perfect finish!” – Helena Moursellas and Kim Coverdale.

A moreish crowd favourite that will have people asking for your secret recipe.

Apple cinnamon muffins

Our simple melt and mix fluffy muffins are wonderful for using up that last scraggly apple you have laying around.

Banana choctella muffins

This recipe had us at choctella! These banana and chocolate muffins inspired by Bundaberg’s leafy banana plantations are nothing short of delicious. This is an edited extract from Surfing the Menu – Next Generation.

Blueberry muffins

These blueberry muffins will bake your day!

Nothing can beat the classic blueberry muffin.

Jamie Oliver’s pea and chorizo muffins

Guests will love these flavour packed savory muffins.

Vegemite breakfast muffins

“Bake a batch of these tasty VEGEMITE muffins to give you and your family a delicious start to the day. These are also great for breakfast on the go or added to a lunch box.” This is an extract from The VEGEMITE Cookbook: recipes that TASTE LIKE AUSTRALIA.

Herby caramelised onion, ‘nduja and sour cream muffins

Helena and Kim Coverdale share these super versatile muffins. They’re a tasty treat and a good way to use up any leftover herbs.

Super easy to make and incredibly healthy.

Pear and whisky gingerbread muffins

Geo shares these tasty adults-only cupcakes!

Rhubarb, apple and white chocolate muffins

With sweet white choc balancing sharp rhubarb and apple, these muffins will have you smitten the minute they come out of the oven.

Golden syrup, lemon and ricotta muffins

These sweet and syrupy muffins are the best way to treat the 3pm blues.

Try these golden syrup, lemon and ricotta muffins ASAP.

Pear and coconut crumble muffins

Pear muffins with a coconut crumble? Sign us up.

Pumpkin, sage and blue cheese muffins

Give the leftover pumpkin from dinner a new life with this resourceful recipe to end the war on food waste.

Harissa, smoked salmon and chive muffins

Helena and Kim Coverdale’s recipe marries classic and compatible flavour combos and pops them on a muffin.

Be warned: these muffins won't last long when served at a party.

Jaclyn Koludrovic’s easy vegie muffins

“If you don’t want to make two flavours, just double the ingredients of the flavour that choose to make. Alternatively, mix your own flavours and be creative!” says Jaclyn Koludrovic.

These ploughman’s muffins are the true definition of a portable cheese board

This is an entire ploughmans basket packed into one bite-sized beauty.

Raspberry lamington muffins with chocolate drizzle

Helena and Kim Coverdale draw on classic trans-Tasman flavours to make this scrumptious dessert muffin.

Great for breakfast, even better for dessert.

Indian-spiced muffins

There’s so many flavours combinations in this bite-sized sensation, you’ll be reaching for a second before the first is finished!

Chorizo and smoked mozzarella muffins

These may be savoury but they make a great breakfast on-the-go, filled with all the right ingredients to start your day.

Zucchini, ricotta and roasted garlic muffins

Eating your greens has never been easier when they’re tucked away inside this tasty bite.

These muffins are great for a morning energy boost.

Spinach and artichoke muffins

This mighty little muffin is packed with enough nutrients to be a meal on its own!

Pissaladière muffins

The classic oniony, French tart is magnificent as a muffin.

Pancetta and egg muffins with whipped cheddar butter

These pancetta and egg muffins are the perfect way to use up any leftover charcuterie bits.

These pancetta and egg muffins are the ultimate savoury treat.

Afternoon pick-me-up affogato muffins

This batter is inspired by a three-ingredient dessert bread recipe by Matt Preston. It sounds kooky to use ice cream in it, but it ends up creating a light, fluffy muffin with very few ingredients.

Banana, walnut and maple muffins

Your new reason to get up in the morning. These muffins are not only totally tasty but also completely refined sugar free. Win win!

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Originally published as 25 super simple muffin recipes for breakfasts on the run