13 Apple Muffin Recipes To Start Your Day Right

These are prettiest the day they are made­. After standing overnight, the caramel melts into the muffins. (They're still delicious!)

These caramel-apple muffins were inspired by a recipe submitted from Betty Moore of Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. The muffins can be baked in muffin pans, loaf pans, or 8-inch round cake pans. Serve them for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet after dinner treat with coffee.

A crispy streusel topping is contrasted with a sweet maple drizzle on these wow-worthy apple muffins.

Use a cheese grater's large holes to shred apples for these spiced muffins.

Oat bran, the outer casing of an oat, is high in fiber. Apples and applesauce make these healthful muffins sweet and moist. If making ahead, individually wrap cooled muffins, and freeze for up to one week.

Of all the baked goods that her grandmother made using homegrown apples, these muffins were Elsa Kleinman's favorite.

Treat yourself to Apple-Oatmeal Muffins for a breakfast-on-the-go or afternoon snack. These moist muffins are studded with fresh apples and applesauce, making it a favorite for everyone.

These muffins are simple enough to make with kids. Reheat by wrapping in foil and popping into a 325° oven for 15 minutes.

These tender, lightly sweetened whole-grain muffins have a special can't-put-your-finger-on-it flavor thanks to garam masala. Look for garam masala in the spice aisle; large spice brands make it. If you don't have it or can't find it, you can substitute an equal amount of cinnamon.

With a base of almond flour, these muffins are gluten-free with a distinct nutty flavor. 

This savory twist on muffins, thanks to Cheddar and sweet onions, can work as a salty breakfast accompaniment or a dinner side. 

These caramel- and granola-topped muffins may look and taste like a fancy coffeehouse treat, but they're easy to whip up any fall morning. Serve with our Sticky Maple-Caramel Sauce for the ultimate wake up call. It is like grabbing an apple pie to go with baked in dried cranberries, cinnamon granola and Pink Lady apples. You can sub any apples you prefer; Granny Smith for added tartness or Honeycrisp for more sweetness.

Made with carrots, apples, raisins, and cinnamon, these muffins are full of fall flavors.