Craving something bite-sized and delightful? I’ve got you covered!
Mini muffins are where it’s at: perfectly portioned, incredibly versatile, and boasting an amazing muffin-top-to-muffin ratio.
Get ready to explore 17 sensational recipes that will transform any occasion into a mini muffin celebration!
1. Mini Blueberry Muffins
Beyond chocolate chips, I believe blueberry muffins are a ubiquitous selection. These muffins are always welcome at morning gatherings, and even youngsters devour them. I adore the color created by the burst blueberries, and the pops of flavor are exceptional.
You are free to use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe. When using frozen, however, don’t stir the batter too much; otherwise, the color will spread and give the muffins a grayish hue.
2. Mini Banana Muffins
Grown-ups and kids alike will love snacking on these banana muffins. Because this recipe is loaded with fruit, you can relax knowing that they are a healthy option (just this once, you can ignore the chocolate!). In this version, brown sugar is used to deliver a moist crumb and caramel flavor to the muffins.
Try to use overly ripe bananas for optimal flavor. They should be spotty, brown, and virtually black.
To make these even healthier, leave out the chocolate chips and add chopped nuts.
3. Pecan Pie Mini Muffins Recipe
It’s almost unbelievable how simple these pecan pie muffins are, considering that they only call for five ingredients. Add flour and pecans to brown sugar in a large bowl to get started.
Then, gently combine the melted butter and eggs. Mix until just combined, making sure that you’re not overly aggressive. Otherwise, you’ll get tough muffins.
4. Peanut Butter and Jelly Mini Muffins
With their irresistible jelly swirl, these muffins are visually appealing and are loaded with healthy ingredients and are gluten-free. For sweetness, you will add mashed bananas, and for a boost of protein, quinoa flour. To keep these muffins healthy, the recipe also uses oat flour and almond milk.
These muffins needed more jelly in the end, I noticed, and piped more in when they’d cooled. Someone with a peanut allergy can use almond butter, of course.
5. Cinnamon Sugar Mini Donut Muffins
This is one breakfast recipe that you absolutely must try. Expect a sweet flavor, a light texture, and a coating of crispy cinnamon sugar that delivers an additional kick.
The best part is that you can bring these to the table in 30 minutes. During the week, you can even make a batch and serve them fresh before everyone races out the door.
These warm muffins taste just like tiny cinnamon donuts, so make extra.
6. Mini Applesauce Muffins
Much like the cinnamon sugar muffins above, these are pleasingly light and wonderfully crisp on the outside as a result of the cinnamon-sugar coating. These are also enhanced with tart applesauce for a delightful sweetness.
Applesauce also helps to ensure that the crumb remains moist. You can boost the texture by adding diced apple or chopped, toasted walnuts.
7. Mini Meatloaf Muffins
When it comes to meatloaf, I always try to grab a corner piece. I love the solid crust, which has a richer flavor.
The mini meatloaf muffins deliver more of that amazing crust while being soft and moist in the center. These are easier to prepare, and you can freeze extras for a last-minute dinner in a hurry.
8. Coconut-Orange Mini Tea Muffins
When I followed this recipe, the resulting muffins were wonderfully light and citrusy. However, they seemed like they were missing something.
The orange flavor was refined, but I liked it more after tossing in some dark chocolate. I also tried another batch with lime zest and juice instead of coconut. That bit of tang was just what it needed.
9. Cranberry Orange Muffins
The cornbread recipe is not the only recipe that’s perfect alongside your next holiday meal, consider these. The colors are lively, and the flavors will compliment the turkey dinner well. In addition, these muffins are great as a light breakfast or for snacking.
I enjoy the texture of the fresh cranberries, but you can use dried cranberries. For an even sweeter treat, add white chocolate chips to the mix.
10. Mini Healthy Carrot Zucchini Muffins
I use carrot cake as a way to trick my kids into eating their vegetables. All they can see is a fun color, and all they can taste is sweet cake. Everyone wins!
I choose not to tell them that they are carrot and zucchini muffins. These muffins burst with veggies, light spices, and chewy raisins.
I should also mention the whole wheat flour! While these are the healthiest muffins on the list, you would never be able to tell from their flavor.
11. Lemon Chia Seed Mini Muffins
You often see lemon muffins made with poppy seeds, but honestly, there’s not a big difference between them in terms of nutritional value. You will find that chia seeds have more carbohydrates and dietary fiber, but poppy seeds have double the calcium and folic acid.
The two are fairly interchangeable, with poppy seeds offering a slightly nuttier taste. You can use either with the bright lemon flavor.
12. Copycat Little Bites Party Cake Muffins
Little Bites by Entenmann’s are wonderful snacks for kids. However, why would you spend money on all that packaging if you can make a batch at home?
Funfetti muffins are a blast to make with only five ingredients, including sprinkles! Buttermilk pancake mix is the starting point, believe it or not.
With components like sugar, flour, and rising agents, it will save you a lot of time. Combine that with water, melted oil or butter, and eggs before adding the sprinkles.
Portion it out right away; otherwise, the colors will begin to bleed.
13. Baby Apple Banana Oat Muffins
Though small, these muffins boast incredible flavor. You’ll want more than a single serving with the coconut sugar, banana, applesauce, and extras.
And did I mention how simple they are to make? Simply blend the ingredients until the batter becomes smooth.
Then, add diced apple, blueberries, or raisins, and bake for 13–15 minutes.
14. Mini Muffin Pancake Bites
Have you ever tried pancake muffins? I never had before seeing this recipe, but now, they’re one of my favorites for breakfast.
You probably know that kids love eating with their hands. With these, at least they won’t make a big mess!
You can easily modify these, as well. Simply customize the toppings based on who you are feeding. It’s a good idea to make extra and freeze the extras for easy reheating from frozen.
15. Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
I had to begin with a classic, and you can’t go wrong with a soft chocolate chip muffin. Using melted butter makes the flavor as robust as possible. That said, you are free to use oil instead.
You can’t mess these up in terms of drying them out. Because these muffins bake fast, they always come out moist, especially with all those chocolate chips!
16. Two-Bite Mac and Cheese Cups
When it comes to mac and cheese, I try to scoop out the crisp corners. The crust and the crispy cheese have so much more flavor.
These mac and cheese muffin cups deliver more of that golden cheesy goodness while encasing soft pasta in the center. These are wonderful for gatherings, and you can also include tasty extras.
To cater to children, you can add bacon. For the grown-ups, what about chopped jalapeños?
17. Easy Mini Cornbread Muffins Recipe
Cornbread is delicious with everything from BBQ to chili. It’s outstanding when it is full of spicy jalapeños, slightly sweet, or cheesy.
When serving a crowd, consider these mini muffins for a no-hassle approach. Because they’re precisely portioned, you won’t have to worry about cutting or plating anything.
These are a cinch to toss into a bowl like dinner rolls. Serve some honey butter on the side.