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24 Cozy Muffin Recipes Perfect for Fall Mornings

October 18, 2025 by Emily Rae Harper Leave a Comment


Introduction

Cool mornings, hot coffee, and the smell of freshly baked muffins — that’s fall comfort in a nutshell. These 24 muffin recipes bring cozy flavors like pumpkin, apple, and maple straight to your breakfast table. Whether you crave something hearty, fruity, or sweetly spiced, there’s a muffin here to make every morning feel like a warm hug.


1. Classic Pumpkin Muffin

Soft, spiced, and everything we love about fall.

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup oil
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine dry ingredients; whisk wet ingredients.
  3. Mix together and bake 20 minutes.

2. Apple Cinnamon Muffins

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Moist, sweet, and filled with cozy apple flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup oil

Instructions

  1. Mix; fold in apples.
  2. Bake 18–20 minutes at 350°F.

3. Maple Pecan Muffins

Warm, nutty, and rich with fall flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 18 minutes at 350°F.

4. Cranberry Orange Muffins

Bright, tangy, and festive.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • ½ cup cranberries
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Combine, bake 18 minutes at 350°F.

5. Banana Nut Muffins

Moist and nutty with natural sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup oil

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

6. Chai Spice Muffins

Sweetly spiced and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cardamom
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Mix; bake 18 minutes at 350°F.

7. Blueberry Oat Muffins

Wholesome and lightly sweet.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup oats
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Fold berries into batter.
  2. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

8. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Soft, spiced, and extra indulgent.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 oz cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Fill cups halfway, add cream cheese dollop, top with more batter.
  2. Bake 22 minutes at 350°F.

9. Apple Streusel Muffins

Crunchy topping meets soft apple center.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup oil
  • Streusel: ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup flour

Instructions

  1. Add streusel topping before baking 20 minutes at 350°F.

10. Sweet Potato Muffins

Comforting and naturally sweet.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup oil

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

11. Chocolate Chip Muffins

Classic comfort in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Stir and bake 18 minutes at 350°F.

12. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Spiced sweetness with a chocolate twist.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

13. Maple Apple Muffins

Fall flavors baked to perfection.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Mix; bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

14. Gingerbread Muffins

Richly spiced and perfect for chilly mornings.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

15. Cinnamon Roll Muffins

Tastes like a cinnamon roll in muffin form.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Mix and swirl cinnamon sugar into batter.
  2. Bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

16. Pear Walnut Muffins

Mildly sweet and earthy.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup diced pears
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup oil

Instructions

  1. Combine and bake 18 minutes at 350°F.

17. Carrot Apple Muffins

Nutritious and naturally sweet.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • ½ cup grated apple
  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup oil

Instructions

  1. Mix; bake 18 minutes at 350°F.

18. Brown Sugar Oat Muffins

Warm and hearty — ideal with coffee.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup oats
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

19. Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

Soft, nutty, and full of spice.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

20. Apple Butter Muffins

Moist and deeply spiced.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup apple butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 18 minutes at 350°F.

21. Coffee Cake Muffins

A bakery favorite made easy.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • Streusel: ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup flour

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle streusel on top before baking 20 minutes at 350°F.

22. Apple Cider Muffins

Sweetly tangy and festive.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup oil

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 18 minutes at 350°F.

23. Sweet Corn Muffins

Savory-sweet comfort for chilly days.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup butter

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 18 minutes at 375°F.

24. Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins

Moist, rich, and full of fall flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup cocoa
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Mix and bake 20 minutes at 350°F.

Conclusion

Fall mornings call for warm muffins, a cozy blanket, and maybe an extra cup of coffee. These 24 recipes bring comfort straight from the oven — spiced, fruity, and full of seasonal goodness. Bake a batch, share with loved ones, and let your kitchen smell like autumn. 🍁🧡

Emily Rae Harper

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