Muffins

Scrumptiously flaky twirls of (ready-made) croissant dough, filled with cheese and ham and baked in a muffin tin. What’s not to love?

These chunky muffins are fragrant from spices that are typically used to make chai

These savoury muffins are bursting with flavour and are a great break-in-case-of-emergency lunch when you’re on the go

Good for breakfast, brunch or lunch, these moreish muffins are best slathered in butter or cream cheese. Cheese and oil is a great combination for keeping muffins soft and fresh, so these savoury muffins will keep longer than some – about 2-3 days – but toasting takes them to the next level

These have a pleasingly fluffy texture but far fewer calories than your average double-choc chip muffin. Made with wholemeal flour and heart-healthier oil, the calories they do contain come from more nutritious sources than the standard, too

If you’ve never heard of hummingbird cake, you’re in for a treat. Jamaican in origin and a favourite in southern US states, it’s flavoured with pineapple, banana and coconut, plus crunchy nuts. Catch excess glaze by lining tins with ‘tulip’ paper cases – see below for how to make your own

Frozen blueberries are a good-value substitute in this recipe. Add whole berries to the batter straight from frozen so that the colour doesn’t ‘bleed’

These scrummy muffins are packed with 5 grams of protein, making them a perfect sweet but nutritious breakfast or snack

These blueberry crumble muffins are sweetened with apple sauce for a healthier treat to pair with your morning coffee