10 Muffin Recipes that Won’t Give You a Muffin Top

Muffin tops may have a bad rap, but this collection of clean whole-grain and gluten-free muffins won't give you a spare tire. Serve these moist, fiber-packed goodies at breakfast, alongside dinner, or even as dessert!

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1. Banana Walnut Crumble Muffins with Chocolate Chips

This classic muffin is a total crowd-pleaser, packed with sweet banana, crunchy walnuts and fragrant cinnamon.

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2. Sage Corn Muffins

These corn muffins are ready in 40 minutes and contain only 133 calories and 7 grams of sugar per serving.

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3. Orange Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

These high fiber, low-calorie muffins make a perfect breakfast treat.

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4. Buttermilk Orange Muffins with Spiced Walnut Topping

These flavorful, lightly sweetened muffins make low-calorie seem like an indulgent treat.

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5. Blueberry Crumble Muffins

Everybody’s favorite muffin gets a makeover with half the fat and calories as the traditional version.

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6. Peanut Butter Maple Banana Muffins

These Peanut Butter Banana Muffins can be made ahead and frozen for a fantastic treat anytime.

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7. Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Muffins

Can’t resist a cheesy, savory snack? Then fall for these muffins, one cheesy bite at a time.

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8. Pomegranate, Walnut & Apple Muffins

These apple muffins have only 149 calories per serving. Thanks to tart pomegranate seeds and crunchy walnuts, they pack a bounty of health in every bite.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
Photography by Laura Wright

9. Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

We pair tart (rhubarb) with sweet (strawberry) and topped these muffins with a simple streusel topping for a perfect dessert treat.

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Almond Butter and Banana Muffins recipe
Photo by Crayola England and Chris Hennessey

10. Almond Butter and Banana Muffins

These just might be the easiest muffins you’ll ever make: Simply whiz in the food processor, stir in some add-ons and bake.

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