Muffins are the perfect go-to breakfast or snack. They’re on-the-go, delicious mini cakes of fluffy goodness and can be made healthy to keep you feeling full all morning long. Check out our round-up of the best healthy muffin recipes on the internet and get baking!
Healthy Muffin Recipe Staples:
When developing a healthy muffin recipe at Fit Foodie Finds, we like to pull from a few staple ingredients that you’ll likely have on hand at all times! Here’s our go-to list:
- Coconut Oil
- White Whole Wheat Flour
- Coconut Oil Cooking Spray
- Walnuts
- Maple Syrup
- Honey
- Coconut Sugar
In this post we’ve not only rounded up our favorite healthy muffins, but we’re also sharing an excellent base recipe for you to deviate off of to make your own healthy variations. Check it out below!
Basic Healthy Muffins
Check out our basic recipe for healthy muffins! You can use this recipe as a base and deviate to make all of your favorite healthy muffin recipes such as blueberry, banana chocolate chip, and pumpkin!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups white whole wheat flour
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pureed fruit (mashed banana or applesauce)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cups almond milk, unsweetened (or any kind of milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350ºF and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or spray with coconut oil cooking spray.
- Place all dry ingredients into a large bowl and whisk.
- Then, mix together all wet ingredients (minus the melted coconut oil).
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Then, add in melted coconut oil and mix again.
- Transfer batter into muffin tin. Fill each one around 3/4 of the way full.Â
- Bake at 350ºF for 20-23 minutes or until you do the toothpick test and it comes out clean.
Tips & Notes
Optional add ins:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut oil
- 1/2 cup berries (any kind)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin or butternut squash puree
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 muffin Calories: 146 Sugar: 11 Fat: 4 Carbohydrates: 24 Fiber: 3 Protein: 4Similar recipes:
Without further adieu, we’ve rounded up our most famous healthy muffin recipes from Fit Foodie Finds and some of our favorite recipe creators across the internet. Read on for delicious healthy banana muffins, the best blueberry muffins you’ve ever had, fluffy pumpkin walnut muffins, healthy blueberry Greek yogurt muffins, and more!
Super Fluffy Blueberry Muffins from Fit Foodie Finds
You just can’t beat a delicious blueberry muffin! This healthy blueberry muffin recipe is easy to make and sweetened with bananas and honey! Make a batch of these healthy blueberry muffins for the week or throw them in the freezer for a meal-prep breakfast!
The Fluffiest Healthy Chocolate Banana Walnut Muffins from Fit Foodie Finds
Get your banana chocolate fix with these Healthy Chocolate Banana Walnut Muffins. This muffin recipe is brought to you by 100% whole grains, all natural sweeteners, and crunchy walnuts!
Healthy Coconut Oil Gingerbread Muffins from Fit Foodie Finds
These festive and healthy coconut oil gingerbread muffins are made with 100% whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and tons of spicy flavors to make one delicious holiday muffin recipe!
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Walnut Muffins from Fit Foodie Finds
Bread? Or Muffins? How about both! This Healthy Whole Wheat Pumpkin Walnut Bread and Muffins recipe will give you the best of both worlds. They’re made with white whole wheat flour, pumpkin puree, warm spices, and walnuts.
Whole Grain Carrot Cake Muffins with Walnuts from Fit Foodie Finds
Take your muffin game up a notch with these easy whole grain carrot cake muffins. They’re kid-friendly, naturally sweetened, and the perfect snack!
Oil-Free Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins from Fit Foodie Finds
Get the most moist chocolate pumpkin muffins without using any oil at all! These muffins are 100% whole wheat, refined sugar free, and the perfect afternoon snack.
Lemon Poppy Seed Single Serve Muffin from Fit Foodie Finds
Make yourself this healthy single serve muffin flavored with lemon and poppy seeds in just 60 seconds! It’s gluten-free and naturally sweetened!
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins from Fit Foodie Finds
Make these healthy chocolate peanut butter muffins for a 100% whole-grain, no refined-sugar added snack or treat! They’re gluten-free and 171 calories!
Whole Grain Blender Breakfast Muffins from Fit Foodie Finds
These delicious whole grain blender breakfast muffins are made with pureed strawberries and bananas and 100% white whole wheat flour for a healthy on-the-go breakfast.
Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins from Fit Foodie Finds
Looking for a healthy muffin recipe? I got you covered! Make a batch of these Whole Grain Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins for a yummy afternoon pick-me-up all week!
Sneaky Spinach Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins from Fit Foodie Finds
These muffins are dense, chocolatey, and 100% whole grain. The best part is, they’re packed with superfood vitamins and minerals from hidden spinach that you can’t even taste!
Banana Cinnamon Crumb Muffins from The Healthy Maven
A delicious and moist classic banana muffin with added cinnamon and crumb topping. These Banana Cinnamon Crumb Muffins are also gluten-free and lightened-up. Perfect for weekday breakfasts or snacking.
Toasted Coconut Pumpkin Hazelnut Muffins from Running to the Kitchen
These toasted coconut pumpkin hazelnut muffins using Simple Mills grain free muffin mix are incredibly moist and perfect for fall.
Coconut-Lime Avocado Muffins from Peas and Crayons
These bakery-style Coconut-Lime Avocado Muffins are fluffy, flavorful, and pack enough muffin top to make your jeans jealous!
Paleo Banana Very Berry Muffins from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Have 30 minutes? These Paleo Banana Very Berry Muffins are bursting with fresh berries and make for the ultimate make ahead breakfast or mid-day treat!
Carrot Raisin Almond Flour Muffins from Eating Bird Food
Grain-free carrot raisin muffins made with almond and coconut flour. Loaded with cinnamon flavor and studded with raisins, these moist muffins are sweet without being too sweet and lovely topped with a little coconut butter.
Vegan Cherry Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins from Minimalist Baker
Simple-to-make cherry dark chocolate chip muffins made with whole wheat and oat flour, coconut oil, fresh cherries, and rich dark chocolate.
Healthier Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins from Ambitious Kitchen
Healthy Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins made with whole wheat flour, greek yogurt, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and just a touch of heart healthy avocado oil (or coconut oil!).
Lemon Raspberry Muffins from Cookie + Kate
These delicious raspberry muffins are moist and fluffy. They’re healthier than most, too, since they are made from whole wheat flour and naturally sweetened with honey.
Paleo Sticky Coffee Cake Muffins from Cotter Crunch
Sticky coffee cake muffins, made in a blender! This is a paleo and gluten free recipe of your favorite coffee cake, with sticky maple nut topping! A blender recipe for paleo coffee cake muffins that are baked in under 30 minutes.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Avocado Muffins from The Healthy Maven
Swap the butter for avocado in these Healthy Chocolate Chip Avocado Muffins. They’re moist and delicious with a chocolate kick for a healthy snack recipe on the go.
French Toast Vanilla Muffins from Natalie’s Happy Health
Oven baked French Toast Vanilla Muffins are perfect EASY breakfast your whole family will love. Soft, delicious and healthier than classic French Toast. Whole Grain, fat-free, refined sugar-free and just yummy.
Flourless Zucchini Muffins from Eating Bird Food
These veggie packed flourless zucchini muffins are made with almond butter and sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free and perfect breakfast or snacking.
Whole Grain Hulk Muffins (Naturally Green!) from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Packed full of healthy nutrients, these all-natural, GREEN muffins are soft, tender, and delicious…and prove that healthy really can be delicious!
Dark Chocolate Blueberry Banana Oat Muffins from Running with Spoons
These ridiculously soft and tender dark chocolate blueberry banana oat muffins are made with NO butter or oil! Naturally sweetened and LOADED with chocolate and blueberry flavour in eat bite, they make for a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack.
Chocolate Coffee Peanut Butter Muffins from Running to the Kitchen
These chocolate peanut butter muffins have a hint of coffee in them. They’re grain free and sugar free!
Raspberry, Almond Butter and Banana Oatmeal Muffins from Ambitious Kitchen
Healthy banana oatmeal muffins bursting with fresh, juicy raspberries! These amazing muffins are made with whole grains, greek yogurt & almond butter — ingredients you can feel good about!
Superfood Mexican Chocolate Gluten-Free Muffins from Cotter Crunch
SO delicious Healthy Mexican Chocolate Gluten Free Muffins! Superfood Mexican Chocolate made even healthier and packed in tasty vegan gluten free muffins! Rich flavors but lightly sweet and packed with nourishment.
Maple Pecan Banana Muffins from Skinny Taste
Moist and delicious banana muffins sweetened with pure maple syrup and topped with crushed pecans – so good you won’t believe they are light!
Strawberry Banana Muffins from Natalie’s Happy Health
Super sweet and moist, perfectly fragrant Strawberry Banana Muffins made with all HEALTHY ingredients, refined sugar-free, packed with fresh strawberries. These muffins are easy to make yet delicious dessert that truly screams Spring.
Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Muffins from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Nothing says December and a comforting holiday breakfast like a warm gingerbread muffin.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins from Minimalist Baker
Apple Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins from Running with Spoons
These ridiculously soft and tender muffins are made with NO oil or butter! Subtly sweet and bursting with apple flavour, they make for a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack.
Healthy Chai Spice Chocolate Chip Zucchini Mini Muffins from Amy’s Healthy Baking
Healthy zucchini muffins full of rich chocolate and an irresistible cozy spice blend! As tender as cupcakes, even with no refined flour or sugar, and just 38 calories!
Vegan Pistachio Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze from Ambitious Kitchen
Pistachio muffins made with homemade (and easy!) pistachio and oat flour, then topped with an easy scrumptious strawberry glaze. Vegan and gluten free too!
Pumpkin Spice Streusel Muffins from Peas and Crayons
Pour a hot cup of coffee and grab one of these cinnamon-sugar studded Pumpkin Spice Streusel Muffins, stat!
Lemon Blueberry Muffins from Gimme Some Oven
Fresh lemon, blueberries and a sweet streusel topping make these muffins all the more delicious!
Flourless Honey Oat Ricotta Muffins from Cotter Crunch
These Flourless Honey Oat Ricotta Muffins are easy to make for a healthy breakfast or snack! A Gluten-free Ricotta Muffins recipe that’s honey sweetened and rich in protein, fiber, and calcium. Flourless baking made quick and simple.
Skinny Banana Nut Muffins from Joyful Healthy Eats
Skinny Banana Nut Muffins, everyone needs a classic muffin recipe and this is it! Moist, delicious, sweetened with honey, and only 205 calories – the perfect on-the-go breakfast!
High Protein Blueberry Almond Muffins from Eating Bird Food
These healthy blueberry muffins are packed with good for you ingredients — gluten-free, low in fat and sugar, high in protein and only 100 calories each!
Quick question, can I freeze the muffins?
I’m loving trying out different slants on this recipe and normally stock up in the freezer! I have been trying to entice my kids into healthier muffins for over a year, these have done it!! Thank you!
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Yes, absolutely!
Wonderful recipe! My kids loved it and so did I . Had to substitute coconut oil for ghee, but still it came out great.
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I used chocolate chips and walnuts. They where sooooo yummy
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Delicious & healthy! I added pumpkin & a little bit of chocolate chips!
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A W E S O M E!!! – thank you for having this and the ingredients how to bake – on this site.
I love that you give a base recipe. It allows us to work out our ideas.
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I would love a muffin made with a peanut flour base, pleaseeeeee?
GENIus.
Thanks for sharing these muffins benefits and providing the recipes making list .This is really very helpful
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I NEED your carrot cake muffins and blueberry muffins in my life. Oh yeah, and give me those vegan pistachio muffins and PB&J muffins from Minimalist Baker! Who needs birthday cake when you can just make yourself a huge batch of muffins? LOL!
Loving all these marvelous muffin recipes!