Easy Healthy Breakfast Muffins Recipe

Enjoy breakfast the healthy way! Whip up a batch of these healthy breakfast muffins as a perfect on-the-go meal or snack to stay on track throughout the day. Even kids love them!

Original post: February 2011 | Updated: December 2023

Why This Recipe Works

Every time I make a batch of these totally scrumptious healthy breakfast muffins, I cannot control myself. My family is lucky if they can grab a few!

Here are a few reasons why this is such a great recipe:

• These easy muffins can be adapted to fit a gluten-free diet.
• No preservatives or weird ingredients included in this delicious recipe. Just a few wholesome ingredients, along with sweeteners and flour!
• Eat as many of them as you’d like for breakfast. No guilt!
• Not only are they packed with healthy ingredients, they are also super easy breakfast muffins.
• Make a huge batch and freeze some for later use.
• These aren’t just for breakfast. They make great healthy snacks, too!

Recipe Ingredients

All-purpose flour – For a gluten-free muffin, use almond flour.

Light brown sugar – For an even healthier recipe, replace the brown sugar with any of the following natural sweeteners: honey, agave syrup, coconut sugar, pure maple syrup or cane sugar.

Leavening agents – Baking soda and baking powder work their magic to help these muffins rise to perfection. Make sure they are both fresh and in date!

Nutmeg – Don’t stop here! If you love warm spices, consider adding a bit of cinnamon, allspice or even pumpkin pie spice to the dry ingredients.

Salt – Just a bit of salt will do! Any variety adds a nice salty touch, such as sea salt or kosher salt.

Old-fashioned rolled oats – If you’re aiming for a gluten free recipe, check the label to make sure it does not contain gluten.

Quick-cooking oats will work in place of rolled oats, but note that the texture may change.

Raisins – Any dried fruit can replace the raisins. Cranberries, dried cherries or dried blueberries all taste great.

Olive oil – Replace olive oil with vegetable oil, canola oil or coconut oil.

Egg – For an egg-free recipe, replace the egg with 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or a flax egg.

Milk – Replace milk with almond milk or soy milk for a dairy free recipe.

Carrots – Not only do carrots add vitamins and nutrients, they also add moisture! Purchase them shredded at the grocery store or use a cheese grater and do it yourself.

Banana – One ripe, mashed banana will add delicious flavor and moisture to the recipe.

How To Make Healthy Breakfast Muffins

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt until there are no lumps.

Stir in oats and raisins. Add the wet ingredients: oil, egg, milk, carrots and banana.

Stir until combined.

Step 2

Fill each cup in the muffin pan with 1/4 cup batter.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean. Serve warm!

Recipe Notes

• A quarter cup of chopped walnuts would be good in these muffins if you like extra crunch.
• Try to let them cool completely off before you dive into one. The smell will make it difficult, but they will keep their shape better if you allow them to cool.
• An added dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt taste great and add moisture.
• Chia seeds would be a great addition to this healthy breakfast treat!
• Give them a fall flair by adding 1/2 cup pumpkin puree.
• Add a bit of indulgence by including up to 1 cup of chocolate chips.

How To Store Muffins

When storing muffins, you have two great options:

• Freeze them – Place them in a sealed container or into a heavy duty freezer-safe bag. Place in the freezer for up to 4 months for best results.
• Room temperature – Store them in an airtight container on the counter for 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Grated vs Shredded Carrots

The difference between grated carrots and shredded carrots is the size of the pieces of carrots. Grated carrots are created using a smaller blade resulting in smaller, resembling the size of crumbs.

Shredded carrots are made using a bigger blade which produces longer, thin strips of carrot.

Rolled Oats vs Quick Oats

Rolled oats are made for enduring higher temps for longer periods of time, making them more able to hold their shape and being chewier.

Quick oats cook more quickly and contain a creamy, smooth texture.

How Ripe Should Bananas Be for Banana Bread or Muffins

The best types of bananas for baking are ripe bananas! Their peels should have a deep yellow appearance with brown dots. They can also be entirely brown with no visible yellow color.

Make sure there is no mold present, as this can be the perfect way to make yourself sick.

Best Muffin Recipes

• Banana Crumb Muffins are a delicious way to use up ripe bananas. You will love the crumb topping with brown sugar as an afternoon treat on these tender treats.
• You have just met your new go-to Blueberry Muffins recipe! These muffins turn out great every time, they are moist and totally packed with blueberries.
• You will never need another Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe after trying this one. These are indulgent and moist and yummy!
• These Blueberry Apple Muffins are the perfect way to start your day. Made with sour cream instead of milk, these homemade muffins are moist, tender, delicious muffins packed with juicy blueberries and tons of tasty apples!
• Simplify your morning by making these indulgent Cake Mix Chocolate Muffins! Only a few minutes of your time and 4 ingredients are required to make this super easy recipe. Add a bit of fun to breakfast this week!

Healthy Recipes For Picky Eaters

• Easy to prep and out of the oven in 25 minutes, this Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal is a breakfast delight! Not a single morsel will go to waste. It’s the healthy-ish version of one of your favorite indulgent breakfast treats!
• Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies require only 3 ingredients and are done in 15 minutes! They are the perfect healthy treat for kids and adults.
• Transform rice cakes into colorful, flavorful snacks by topping them with delicious ingredients! Rice Cake topping combinations include turkey and tomato, pears with honey, cream cheese and cucumbers or a fried egg with avocado slices and sriracha!
• These No Bake Granola Bars are the perfect snack for little ones. Filled with dried fruit and chocolate, peanut butter and honey, you will satisfy your sweet tooth with a snack you can feel good about eating.

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