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Quick & Easy Muffin Recipes

By: Sweet Frugal Lifecomment

These are the best simple muffin recipes perfect for breakfast, snacks, and everything in between!

Muffins are just the best…..there’s just no denying it.  They are super easy to make, very frugal, and so delicious.  We always have a stock of homemade muffins in our house.  We eat them for quick breakfasts on busy mornings, my kids love putting them in their lunch boxes or grabbing one for an after school snack.  You just can’t go wrong when it comes to muffins.  I’ve scoured the internet and found the very best quick and easy muffin recipes for you to try.

So, look no further!  Below is the ultimate list in the best simple muffin recipes.  Happy baking my friends!

 

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Air Fryer Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

If you are looking for large, bakery style muffins that only take a few minutes to throw together, then you will love these Air Fryer Double Chocolate Chip Muffins.  They are full of yummy chocolaty goodness and topped with sugar sprinkles for an added crunch.

close up of a double chocolate chip muffin

 

Apple Crumb Muffins

This quick and easy apple muffin recipe takes only a few minutes to throw together and has a delicious crumb topping, giving it that little extra something special.

Apple Muffins with crumb topping on a white board with red apple and slices in background

 

Apple Oatmeal Muffins

You can whip together these yummy apple oatmeal muffins in no time.  They use fresh apples which gives it that extra boost of flavor.

apple oat muffins on a white table with apples and a muffin tin in the background.

 

Applesauce Muffins

Whip together these simple applesauce muffins in only 15 minutes of prep time.  They have the perfect blend of spices for a great tasting muffin!

We are serving applesauce muffins on a wooden serving board.

 

Banana Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

I love baking with bananas.  They make baked goods so yummy and moist, plus it helps prevent waste if we can’t quite eat the bananas in time.  These mini banana cinnamon sugar muffins are quick and easy to fix and make the perfect snack sized treat.

Homemade banana and cinnamon muffins bites

 

 

Banana Coconut Muffins

I have a personal goal to try anything and everything that has coconut in it.  Coconut just happens to be my very favorite food/flavor.  My mouth is watering just thinking about these banana coconut muffins and I can’t wait to try them!

stack of banana coconut muffins on a plate.

 

Banana Crumb Muffins

If you are looking for another way to use up your ripe bananas, check out this Banana Crumb Muffin recipe.  They only use basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry and gives a big banana flavor!  Yum!

These banana crumb muffins are easy to make, moist, and delicious. The perfect breakfast for when you want something a little bit special. The crumb topping is so good!!!

 

 

Banana Walnut Muffins

You can never have to many banana recipes!  This banana walnut recipe combines the delicious flavor or walnuts with bananas for a delicious and quick muffin.

Easy banana muffins

 

Basic Muffin Recipe

If you are looking for a basic muffin recipe that you can adapt for whatever mood or occasion, then this muffin recipe is for you.  It will take you through how to make a basic muffin, and also how to add any variations to make it exactly how you want it.  This is the type of muffin recipe you will use over and over again.

Basic Cinnamon Muffins

 

Blueberry Muffins

There is just nothing better than easy to follow, straight forward recipes!  And that is exactly what I love about this easy blueberry muffin recipe.  The ingredients are simple and the instructions are so easy!  Yay!

fluffy, moist muffins with juicy blueberries throughout

 

Blueberry Streusel Muffins

I love a good streusel topping, which is exactly why these blueberry streusel muffins caught my eye.  They are the perfect quick and easy muffin recipe to throw together on busy mornings.

pan of baked blueberry streusel muffins

 

Brown Sugar Muffins

Brown Sugar Muffins remind me so much of my childhood, they were always a staple in my moms kitchen.  Brown sugar muffins are a very simple, basic muffin recipe, but taste so so good!

muffin with bite out of it sitting in its muffin paper.

 

Chocolate Muffins

I love this easy chocolate muffins recipe!  It’s quick and easy and full of chocolatey deliciousness!

A dark chocolate muffin with chocolate chips and fresh strawberries

 

Chocolate Chip Muffins

What kid doesn’t love a chocolate chip muffin?  I know that my kids will ALWAYS grab anything with chocolate chips in it, before any other option.  This is the perfect chocolate chip muffin recipe.

A cross section of a cut chocolate chip muffin.

 

Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins

Here’s another quick and easy muffin recipe.  These cinnamon applesauce muffins take less than 45 minutes to make and have a delicious cinnamon sugar topping.

cinnamon sugar dusted muffins stacked on a plate next to two cinnamon sticks and green apple.

 

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

Do you want to know what’s better than chocolate and peanut butter???  DOUBLE chocolate and peanut butter! 

I can’t wait to try these double chocolate peanut butter muffins!  They will make the perfect after school treat for my kiddos.

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins in a six count muffin tin

 

 

Huckleberry Muffins

Every summer my family and I travel to the mountains to pick huckleberries.  The days we spend together foraging for our favorite berry is some of my favorite memories.  We love snacking and laughing and enjoying the quiet beauty of nature.

Our freshly picked huckleberries are used in baked goods for the next few weeks including these delicious huckleberry muffins.

 

Lemon Blueberry Muffins 

Another flavor that I just can’t live without is lemon.  It’s just so so good!  These lemon blueberry muffins combine the sweet & tart flavors of lemon and blueberries for a delicious tasting muffin.  It is the perfect quick and easy muffin recipe!

 

Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

These lemon poppyseed muffins are sweet and delicious and will keep you coming back for more.

 

Lemon Raspberry Muffins

Here’s another quick and easy muffin recipe, lemon raspberry muffins.  They only have a ten minute prep time and are topped with a delicious lemon glaze.  Basically all of my favorite things!

Raspberry Muffin with glaze on top.

 

 

Magdalenas (Spanish Muffins)

I just learned about Magdalenas, a Spanish muffin and now I can’t wait to try them!  They have a slight lemon flavor and a sugar crusted top!

close up shot of a spanish muffin with one muffin behind and chocolate milk beside.

 

Mulberry Muffins With Brown Sugar Topping

If you happen to live in an area where you can forage for mulberries you might love trying out this quick and easy mulberry muffins recipe.

Healthy mulberry muffins in a bowl

 

Oatmeal Muffins

My family loves when I make these oatmeal muffins for them.  We always try to keep them stocked in the pantry for quick breakfasts and easy snacks.

 

Oatmeal and Carrot Muffins

You can whip together these oatmeal and carrot muffins in such a short time, making them the perfect quick and easy muffin recipe.

Easy Oatmeal and Carrot Muffin Recipe, a delicious breakfast or brunch recipe made with healthy oats and carrots

 

Peanut Butter Banana Oat Muffins

These peanut butter banana oat muffins are made in a mini muffin tin making them the perfect snack size.  Prep time is just 5 minutes so you will be enjoying these delicious muffins in less than 30 minutes.

Mini blender flourless peanut butter banana oat muffins baked and ready to eat.

 

Pineapple Muffins

Honestly, I have never heard of pineapple muffins until I came across this easy muffin recipe.  And now I can’t wait to make them!  I mean…there is just nothing better than a tropical treat!  The recipe is super easy to follow and budget friendly!

a container filled with baked pineapple muffins

 

Pumpkin Muffins

I don’t think you could find a more quick and easy pumpkin muffin recipe than this one right here.  All of the ingredients are pantry friendly, and you probably have them stocked in your cupboards.  Plus, the recipe is very easy to follow, nothing fancy or out of the ordinary!

stack of Easy Pumpkin Muffins

 

Pumpkin Cake Mix Muffins

This three ingredient pumpkin cake mix muffin recipe is just so good!  It’s a great way to whip up something yummy, without needing tons of ingredients and time.

A pumpkin muffin on a white plate with the rest of the 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins with Cake Mix scattered in the background.

 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

I love a recipe that sticks to very simple ingredients.  That is one of the things I like about this pumpkin chocolate chip muffin recipe.  These quick to fix muffins are delicious and easy to throw together.

 

Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins

Pumpkin AND zucchini in one muffin?!?!?  Sign me up!  This yummy pumpkin zucchini muffin recipe is the perfect way to use up your garden zucchini and enjoy a delicious moist muffin at the same time.

Stacked pumpkin zucchini muffins in paper liners on a wire rack.

 

 

Raspberry Muffins with Crumb Topping

I love my little raspberry patch in my garden and I can’t wait to use those yummy berries in this raspberry crumble muffins recipe this summer.

Basket full of raspberry muffins with crumb topping.

 

Sweet Potato Muffins

Looking for a way to use up leftover mashed sweet potatoes??  Look no further, this sweet potato muffins recipe is the perfect one!  Prep time takes 10 minutes and you’ll be rewarded with fluffy and delicious muffins!

Six sweet potato muffins on a wire rack on top of a kitchen towel.

 

Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

This whole wheat banana chocolate chip muffin recipe has been a staple in our house for years and years.  The flavor is delicious and I love that it’s made with whole wheat flour!

 

Zucchini Muffins

This zucchini muffin recipe is yet another easy muffin recipe perfect for using up any garden zucchini.  They come out moist with the perfect hint of cinnamon!

stacked zucchini muffins

 

Quick & Easy Muffin Recipes

I hope that you love these quick and easy muffin recipes!  the more you can bake from scratch at home, the more money you will be able to save!

 

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I hope you love these quick and easy muffin recipes!

Simple Banana Bread Recipe

By: Sweet Frugal Lifecomment

You will love this Quick Banana Bread Recipe!

The other day I had a few bananas starting to brown this morning and that mixed with the cloudy skies out my window put me in the baking mood!  I decided to whip up some of my Grandmas Easy Banana Bread Recipe!

My sweet grandmother shared this Banana Bread Recipe with me years ago, and we have been loving it ever since!

There is just something so sweet and special about making a recipe that I know has been made for generations.  I’m going to be keeping this recipe close to my heart and can’t wait to one day share the recipe with my own grandchildren.

It only takes a few minutes to whip up this quick banana bread…..and honestly only a few minutes to eat it till it’s gone……

This recipe is the best way to use up bananas that are turning brown or even frozen bananas!  Just pull the bananas out of the fridge, let them defrost for an hour or two, smash them up and plop them into the mixer.

How To Make This Simple Banana Bread Recipe

First, in mixing bowl, mix together the following ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs

Add 3 mashed bananas and mix again.

Next, add your dry ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Mix these dry ingredients gently, just until the wet and dry are evenly mixed together.

Pour this mixture into a greased loaf pan and bake in 350 degree oven for 55 minutes.  Insert toothpick in center to make sure it comes out clean before pulling out your bread.

 

Grandmas Famous Banana Bread Recipe

This Banana Bread Recipe has been loved for generations.  It is quick to make and delicious to eat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Shortening
  • 2 Eggs
  • 3 large Mashed Bananas
  • 2 1/4 cups Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda

Method
 

  1. In large mixing bowl beat sugar, shortening and eggs on high for 3 minutes.
  2. Mash bananas and add to mixer. Mix well.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder.  Mix just until combined.
  4. Pour in a greased loaf pan.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

See how easy this simple banana bread recipe is?  The easiest!  And it is so delicious and moist!  I hope this recipe becomes a new favorite in our home, like it is in ours.

The next time you have bananas going bad, consider turning them into a loaf of this delicious bread.  You will not regret it!  This is the perfect after school snack, breakfast, or sweet midnight treat!

You might also enjoy these recipes:

Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe

Light and Fluffy Pancake Recipe

Soft French Bread Recipe

 

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