Best Muffin Recipes, You Can Make At Home

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Muffins are a tasty treat and a good snack on the go. Decadent little morsels, muffins are often seen as a healthier alternative to sweet snacks but are usually not the healthiest options. All the same, if they’re consumed in moderation there’s nothing wrong with a muffin now and then.
There are a multitude of muffin recipes but many can be hit or miss. So how do you narrow down the tastiest and most successful recipes? We’ve collected five recipes that we found to be the tastiest and have compiled them below. See if you find anything that tickles your fancy!

3Morning Sunshine Muffins

Morning Sunshine Muffins
Morning Sunshine Muffins

These yummy muffins are packed with nutritious bits of carrot, dates and pecans and flavoured with the familiar taste of ripe banana. Definitely a great snack for on the go.

INGREDIENTS
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) whole-wheat flour
2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
2 tsp (10 mL) cinnamon
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground ginger
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
2 eggs
1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar
1 cup (250 mL) mashed very ripe bananas
2/3 cup (150 mL) plain Yogurt
1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil
2 cups (500 mL) grated carrots, about 4
1 cup (250 mL) chopped dates or raisins
1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped toasted pecans
12 pecans, halves

DIRECTIONS
Grease 12 muffin cups or line with large paper liners; set aside.

In large bowl, whisk together both the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt.

In separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, bananas, yogurt and oil; pour over dry ingredients. Sprinkle with carrots, dates and chopped pecans. Fold together just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into prepared cups until heaping but not spilling over; press pecan half into top of each.

Bake in centre of 375°F (190°C) oven for about 30 minutes or until tester inserted in centre comes out
clean. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Transfer to rack; let cool completely.

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