A List of Specialty Muffins

Looking for something special or a way to use a special ingredient you have on hand? These lists will get you started. Just look under the category that best delivers what you need. We have not included every variation from every muffin, just base recipes and a few variations that you might otherwise miss.

CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Almond Joy Muffins (variation of Almond Muffins), Berries and Chips Muffins (variation of Berry Muffins), Black Forest Muffins, Butterscotch Chocolate Muffins (variation of Butterscotch Muffins), Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins (variation of Cherry Muffins), Chocolate Angel Food Muffins, Chocolate Chip Cappuccino Muffins (variation of Cappuccino Muffins), Chocolate Chip Coffeecake Muffins (variation of Coffeecake Muffins), Chocolate Chip Graham Cracker Muffins (variation of Graham Cracker Muffins), Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Muffins (variation of Sour Cream Muffins), Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Coconut Muffins (variation of Coconut Muffins), Chocolate Malt Muffins, Chocolate Chip Marmalade Muffins (variation of Marmalade Muffins), Chocolate Chip Orange Muffins (variation of Orange Muffins), Chocolate Rice Pudding Muffins (variation of Rice Pudding Muffins), Cocoa Muffins, Cola Muffins, Fudge Muffins, Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Muffins (variation of Hazelnut Muffins), Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Muffins, Mexican Chocolate Chip Margarita Muffins (variation of Margarita Muffins), Mexican Chocolate Muffins, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins (variation of Peanut Butter Muffins), Rainbow Muffins (variation of Basic Muffins), Red Velvet Muffins, Rice Flour Chocolate Chip Muffins (variation of Rice Flour Muffins), S’mores Muffins, White Chocolate Cheesecake Muffins (variation of Cheesecake Muffins), and White Chocolate Chip Strawberry Muffins (variation of Strawberry Muffins), and White Chocolate Muffins.

CORNMEAL MUFFINS

Cheddar Muffins, Corn Muffins, Cranberry Muffins, Jalapeño Corn Muffins, Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Low-Fat Corn Muffins, Low-Fat Peach Muffins, Margarita Muffins, Nonfat Berry Muffins, Nonfat Corn Muffins, Olive Oil Muffins, Parmesan Cornmeal Muffins (variation of Parmesan Muffins), Peach Muffins, Quiche Lorraine Muffins, and Tomato Muffins.

DAIRY-FREE MUFFINS

Angel Food Muffins, Chocolate Angel Food Muffins, Low-Fat Banana Mango Muffins (variation of Low-Fat Banana Muffins), Low-Fat Triple Banana Muffins (variation of Low-Fat Banana Muffins), Nonfat Corn Muffins, and Sugar-Free Spelt Muffins.

GLUTEN-FREE MUFFINS

Gluten-Free Berry Muffins and Rice Flour Muffins.

LOW-FAT MUFFINS

Applesauce Bran Muffins (variation of Bran Muffins), Chocolate Angel Food Muffins, Heart-Healthy Applesauce Muffins (variation of Applesauce Muffins), Heart-Healthy Muffins (variation of Basic Muffins), Low-Fat Banana Muffins, Low-Fat Berry Muffins, Low-Fat Cherry Muffins, Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Muffins, Low-Fat Corn Muffins, Low-Fat Peach Muffins, Lychee Muffins (if using nonfat yogurt), Prune Muffins (if using low-fat buttermilk), Reduced-Fat Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (variation of Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins), Sour Cream Muffins (if using nonfat sour cream and nonfat milk), Sugar-Free Spelt Muffins, and Strawberry Muffins (if using low-fat or nonfat yogurt).

MUFFINS WITH CHEESE

Apple Cheddar Muffins (variation of Apple Muffins), Beer Muffins, Cheddar Muffins, Cheesecake Muffins, Cream Cheese Muffins, Herbed Goat Cheese Olive Oil Muffins (variation of Olive Oil Muffins), Parmesan Muffins, Pear Parmesan Muffins (variation of Pear Muffins), Pine Nut Muffins, Pizza Muffins, Potato Cheese Muffins (variation of Potato Muffins), Quiche Lorraine Muffins, Roasted Garlic Muffins, Stilton Muffins, Tomato Muffins, and Wild Rice Muffins.

MUFFINS WITH HONEY

Almond Muffins, Bran Muffins, Chestnut Honey Muffins (variation of Chestnut Muffins), Date and Honey Matzo Brei Muffins (variation of Matzo Brei Muffins), Earl Grey Tea Muffins, Fig Muffins, Graham Cracker Muffins, Honey Fruitcake Muffins (variation of Fruitcake Muffins), Honey Muffins, Honey Sweet Potato Muffins (variation of Sweet Potato Muffins), Honey Walnut Muffins (variation of Walnut Muffins), Low-Fat Corn Muffins, Refrigerator Honey Bran Muffins, and Whole Wheat Muffins.

NONFAT MUFFINS

Angel Food Muffins, Nonfat Berry Muffins, and Nonfat Corn Muffins.

OAT AND OAT BRAN MUFFINS

Berry Muffins, Earl Grey Tea Muffins, Low-Fat Banana Muffins, Low-Fat Berry Muffins, Nutty Oat Honey Muffins (variation of Honey Muffins), Oat Bran Muffins, Oatmeal Muffins, Pecan Oat Muffins (variation of Pecan Muffins), Refrigerator Oat Bran Muffins, Spelt Muffins, Strawberry Jam Muffins, and Zucchini Oat Muffins (variation of Zucchini Muffins).

SAVORY MUFFINS

Beer Muffins, Cheddar Muffins, Corn Muffins, Jalapeño Corn Muffins, Parmesan Muffins, Pizza Muffins, Potato Muffins, Quiche Lorraine Muffins, Roasted Garlic Muffins, Rye Muffins, Stilton Muffins, Tomato Muffins, and Wild Rice Muffins.

WHOLE WHEAT AND WHEAT BRAN MUFFINS

Bran Muffins, Cherry Muffins, Chestnut Muffins, Date Muffins, Fig Muffins, Hazelnut Muffins, Honey Muffins, Low-Fat Cherry Muffins, Marmalade Muffins, Prune Muffins, Refrigerator Honey Bran Muffins, Refrigerator Oat Bran Muffins, Roasted Garlic Muffins, Whole Wheat Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (variation of Poppy Seed Muffins), Whole Wheat Muffins, and Zucchini Muffins.

WHEAT-FREE MUFFINS

Gluten-Free Berry Muffins, Rice Flour Muffins, and Sugar-Free Spelt Muffins.