Sensational sweet muffin recipes

A good blueberry muffin is a classic, and the highlight of anybody’s packed lunch.

Buttermilk gives these fruity, easy-to-make muffins a luscious, creamy flavour.

These easy muesli muffins are perfect for breakfast on the run or school or work lunchboxes.

These muffins are a delicious addition to the back-to-school lunchbox. You can also try using chocolate bits or walnuts instead of blueberries.

A simple gluten- and dairy-free muffin recipe that makes a perfect breakfast on the run, or morning and afternoon tea.

These almond muffins are deliciously moist, and are perfect drizzled with caramelised pear.

Fruit crumble plus muffins equal a brilliant dessert. This recipe uses fresh plums and hazelnut meal – yum!

We all want to find the balance between food that is exciting for the kids to eat and also provides them with the good stuff they need for their health. These muffins are light, soft and yummy, but still have the added health benefit of oat bran hidden in them.

Let the smell of freshly baked muffins surround your kitchen with these deliciously nutty apple and pecan mini cakes.

The unbeatable combination of chocolate and banana is celebrated in these delicious muffins, which are packed full of real chocolate chips. These are great to make with the kids as a weekend treat or lunchbox snack.

The sweetness of maple syrup is wonderfully swirled through these dense apricot muffins, packed full of all-bran goodness.

Mochaccino muffins brought to you by New Zealand Woman’s Weekly.

Use mixed frozen berries if preferred, or chopped fresh strawberries. makes 12 Note

Make the most of summer nectarines in these delightful, crunchy-topped muffins.

These banana and date muffins are great for the lunchbox, provide loads of fibre and energy, and couldn’t be easier to make.

Classic banana muffins have been given a local twist by adding a well known national breakfast cereal to the mix.

These tasty and easy to prepare apple spice muffins are the perfect pick-me-up! Sweet and delicious, enjoy one with your morning or afternoon cuppa!

These spiced, fluffy apple muffins are made even more delicious with a crunchy streusel topping.

These muffins have a soft and fruity centre and with a delicious crunchy topping.

Tiny, blue-grey poppy seeds add texture and a slightly nutty taste. Note

Delicious feijoa, lemon and coconut muffins that are great for a picnic basket, or as an anytime snack!

This muffin recipe is a one-bowl wonder, easy to throw together and the cardamom is a beautiful whisper of flavour alongside the fruit. And who doesn’t like a freshly baked muffin first thing in the morning? My mum’s muffins are the best – though I might be a bit biased!