There’s no better time of year for muffins than the fall, and that’s why Out of the Box Baking has been putting together all sorts of delicious fall-themed muffin recipes, perfect for the season. In this comprehensive list you’ll find more than a dozen options!
What is a Muffin?
Is it a cake? Is it a coffee cake? Is it a cupcake?
The truth is, a muffin is pretty much all of those things rolled into one.
A traditional muffin has the density of a coffee cake but it’s baked up in a muffin tin, the same size and shape of a tradition cupcake.
These days, fancy muffins in coffee shops are baked in extra-large muffin tins, so you get quite a mouthful! No matter how you choose to bake up the recipes you’ll find in the list below, every one is delicious and worthy of a try!
Muffins in the Fall
In my Fall Themed Cakes post I covered the many flavors of fall. And in my Fall Cookie Bakes post I took it a step further, sharing literally dozens of fall-themed cookies.
I did a full roundup of Fall Festival treats, featuring recipes from other bloggers.
And of course I’ve got my master list of Favorite Fall Desserts, which features all of the textures and flavors of the fall season.
You will find many of those same flavors in these muffins. There’s a strong cinnamon theme, because that happens to be a personal favorite. But I’ve got plenty of other autumn inspired muffins, as well!
These muffins are listed in alphabetical order. And you’ll notice I’ve added some coffee cake recipes, as well. That’s because all of them can be baked up in muffin form.
I hope you’re hungry for muffins. Here goes!
Perfect Fall Muffins to Bake
Ready, set. . .bake! It's time to pull out those muffin tins, y'all!
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Loaded with the richness of bananas and the sweetness of chocolate, these muffins are the perfect breakfast food, snack, or dessert!
Banana Pudding Muffin Recipe
If you're looking for a simple but tasty banana recipe, this is the one for you! Unlike other recipes, this one calls for a couple of unusual ingredients--pudding and vanilla wafers!
Butterscotch Muffins
Enjoy this simple and delicious butterscotch muffin. This is a versatile recipe, perfect for muffins, bundt cake, or even cookies! Best of all, this is a low-calorie recipe!
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cups
In this post I'm going to show you how to make a healthy and delicious muffin that gets its name from one of my favorite cakes--Carrot Cake! This is a simple recipe, one you can whip up in a hurry. And it won't even make you fall off your diet!
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins with Pecans
If you're looking for an amazing cinnamon streusel muffin with crunchy topping you've come to the right place. This recipe, which features a streusel topping over a moist cinnamon-y muffin, is perfect. Whether you're baking for a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or even a tasty dessert, these bakery style muffins will hit the spot.
Cinnamon Sugar Muffins (doctored cake mix)
If you love the combination of cinnamon and brown sugar and you're in a hurry, these muffins will be perfect for you. They come together (start to finish) in under 20 minutes. And best of all, they start wiht a simple white cake mix.
Cookie Butter Banana Muffins
If you're a fan of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice, then this yummy recipe for my Cookie Butter Banana Muffins will be just the ticket! They are simple to make and have a light fluffy cake-like texture that you simply don't find in most banana-based products.
Double Dark Chocolate Espresso Muffins
You love chocolate. You love coffee. You love muffins. These amazing, gooey Double Dark Chocolate Espresso Muffins merge all three of those things into one delicious bite! You’ll swoon, I promise!
Easy Apple Pie Monkey Bread Muffins (using canned biscuits)
If you love caramel apples, apple pie, or monkey bread… You’re going to absolutely love this new recipe for apple pie monkey bread biscuits. You can whip them together in minutes just like traditional monkey bread but this recipe focuses on individual portion sized muffins that you can share with your friends and family without the mess!
Easy Cake Mix Banana Muffins
If you're in the mood for banana muffins but you don't want to take the time to make them from scratch, I have great news for you! You can start with a simple white cake mix and turn it into the best banana muffin you've ever tasted!
Easy Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
If you love the combination of cinnamon and sugar and you happen to love streusel topping with crunchy toasted pecans, then I've got the perfect recipe for you. This Easy Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake is perfect for breakfast. . .or any time of day! Bake this recipe up in muffin form, no problem!
Easy Espresso Cupcakes (Doctored Cake Mix)
If you love a rich chocolate cupcake but you’re also a fan of coffee, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make the easiest espresso cupcakes ever. Best of all, they start with a box of cake mix!
Gluten Free Sugar Free Banana Nut Muffins (with chocolate chips)
Fluffy and light, gluten free and sugar free, these muffins are a great treat for those who are trying to be careful!
Healthy Bran Muffins with Peanut Butter
If you’re looking for a tasty muffin that you won’t have to feel guilty about, you’ve come to the right place. These bran muffins start with ground oats and finish with a dash of peanut butter, just enough to add flavor and texture.
Healthy Cinnamon Apple Muffins
These muffins are loaded with oats, apples, and pecans. Best of all, no white flour and NO added sugar. They're a lovely substitute for a sugary muffin, guaranteed to please.
Instant Oatmeal Muffins
In this post I'm going to show you how to take leftover packets of instant oatmeal--in any flavor you happen to have on hand--and turn them into luscious muffins.
Maple Walnut Coffee Cake
If you’re in the mood for a delicious coffee cake rich with almond and walnut flavor, this is the recipe for you! This simple coffee cake is loaded with flavor, easy to serve, and simple to make.
Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins (with Mayonnaise)
The crisp goodness of oats and the tender juciness of blueberries come together in this tasty breakfast muffin from Out of the Box Baking.
Orange Cranberry Muffins
These yummy muffins merge two favorites: orange and cranberry. Both are perfect fall flavors!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins are sweet, tasty, and rich with protein. Best of all, they’re easy to make. You’ve probably got the ingredients in your pantry right now.
Traditional Banana Nut Muffins from Scratch
If you love the rich taste of banana and the crunch of walnuts or pecans, this is the recipe for you! This simple from-scratch banana nut muffin recipe is incredibly easy. It's also delicious and economical!
Traditional Blueberry Muffins
If you love the sweetness of blueberries and the rich hearty flavor of a sweet muffin, have I got a treat for you. These traditional Blueberry Muffins are loaded with flavor, have a crunch topping, and are easy to make!
Triple Chocolate Coffee Cake from Scratch
If you love a rich chocolate cake with a hint of coffee flavor, this is the recipe for you! This is a simple recipe, perfect for a quick brunch or even as a dessert. This one can easily be made in muffin form.
That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed this delicious recipe.
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Learn more about doctored cake mixes, the theme of this blog.
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About the Author
Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 150 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.
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