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These 23 Healthy Muffin Recipes Are Legit *Good For You*

Super Cheesy Garlic Bread Muffins If savory is more your speed, these healthy muffins make a great swap-in for dinner roll or breadsticks. These just so happen to be low in carbs but high in cheesy flavor, protein, and fiber. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 270 calories, 23 g fat (10 g saturated), 8 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 477 mg sodium, 8g protein Gnom-Gnom

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins This low-carb, low-sugar spin on a classic flavor is made with wholesome ingredients, like almond flour and coconut sugar. And that frosting? Perfection. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 177 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated), 7 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 193 mg sodium, 4g protein Gnom-Gnom

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Keto Blueberry Muffins These soft and fruity blueberry muffins give coffee shop baked goods a run for their money (and are crazy low in sugar). GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 191 calories, 16 g fat (5 g saturated), 7 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 83 mg sodium, 5 g protein Gnom-Gnom

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins with Crumb Topping These are like a PSL in muffin form and high in satisfying protein. Need I say more? GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 461 calories, 36 g fat (13 g saturated), 31 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 12 g sugar, 266 mg sodium, 11 g protein 40 Aprons

Paleo Blueberry Muffins Whatever eating style you fancy, there's a healthier blueberry muffin recipe for you. These are grain- and gluten-free. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 315 calories, 16 g fat (6 g saturated), 39 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 27 g sugar, 189 mg sodium, 6 g protein 40 Aprons

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Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Muffins You really can't go wrong with PB, chocolate chips, and banana. Just stick to natural, sugar-free peanut butter here; the bananas are sweet enough. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 210 calories, 11.4 g fat, 21.9 g carbs, 2.5 g fiber, 10.5 g sugar, 132.2 mg sodium, 7 g protein One Lovely Life

Orange Cranberry Muffins These zesty, sweet-tart muffins have major scone vibes and are totally brunch-worthy. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 252 calories, 7.3 g fat, 46.5 g carbs, 2.5 g fiber, 23.2 g sugar, 107.8 mg sodium, 2.6 g protein One Lovely Life

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Orange Triple Berry Muffins Can't quite handle cranberry? Try these orange-berry muffins, instead. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 189 calories, 6.3 g fat, 32.4 g carbs, 1.4 g fiber, 10.5 g sugar, 95.1 mg sodium, 1.6 g protein One Lovely Life

Almond Flour Chocolate Zucchini Muffins If you're not sold on the whole veggies-in-muffins thing, these will do the job. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 268 calories, 17 g fat (7.7g sat), 29.8 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 21.9 g sugar, 128 mg sodium, 6.2 g protein The Toasted Pine Nut

Nut-Free Banana Muffins Made with sunflower butter and seeds, these nut- and gluten-free muffins are a safe bet for anyone with allergies. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 207 calories, 11.8 g fat (3.6g sat), 20.5 g carbs, 3.1 g fiber, 11.7 g sugar, 82 mg sodium, 8 g protein The Toasted Pine Nut

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Caramelized Onion and Pepper Muffins These savory muffins are too good, with hummus, avocado, and an egg. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 195 calories, 16.1 g fat (2.2g sat), 9.7 g carbs, 3.3 g fiber, 192 mg sodium, 6.5 g protein The Toasted Pine Nut

Peanut Butter Raspberry Muffins These well-balanced muffins taste like PB&J, which is a win in itself in my book. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 204 calories, 15.7 g fat (8.6g sat), 12.4 g carbs, 4.3 g fiber, 8.8 g sugar, 173mg sodium, 5 g protein The Toasted Pine Nut

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Pumpkin Zucchini Peanut Butter Muffins These moist, spongy muffins sport an impressive ingredients list, which includes fiber-filled oat flour, pumpkin, and zucchini. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 201 calories, 11 g fat, 19 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 67 mg sodium, 7 g protein Once Upon a Pumpkin

Cheesy Cauliflower Muffins Made with eggs, cheddar cheese, and cauliflower, these keto-friendly muffins make a great snack with staying power. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 77 calories, 5.6 g fat (2.4 g sat), 2.6 g carbs, 0.9 g fiber, 0.7 g sugar, 89.1 mg sodium, 4.6 g protein Kirbie's Cravings

Keto Snickerdoodle Muffins These cinnamony muffins smell like heaven in the oven and do your blood sugar a solid. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 241 calories, 21 g fat (6 g sat), 6 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 32 mg sodium, 7 g protein Kirbie's Cravings

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Omelet Muffins Okay, yes, these are technically egg muffinsand they're probably the ultimate meal prep breakfast, so give 'em a shot. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 93 calories, 6 g fat (3 g sat), 1 g carbs, 1 g sugar, 160 mg sodium, 7 g protein Kirbie's Cravings

4-Ingredient Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins These are basically the healthy reincarnation of Little Bites muffins and you will be oh-so glad they exist come snack time. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 71 calories, 2.4 g fat (1.3 g sat), 12.4 g carbs, 6.4 g sugar, 1.5g fiber, 0.6 mg sodium, 1.4 g protein Kirbie's Kitchen

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Gluten-Free Apple Muffins These portable, pie-inspired muffins taste as cozy as those apple cinnamon instant oatmeal packets, if they were decent for you. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 106 calories, 3.8 g fat (1.5 g sat), 17.9 g carbs, 15.9 g sugar, 1.2 g fiber, 106 mg sodium, 1.6 g protein Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Healthy Carrot Muffins These hearty muffins use satiating ingredients like coconut and oat flours, and have a nice cinnamon-y spice. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 198 calories, 9.6 g fat (5.4 g sat), 27 g carbs, 17.6 g sugar, 2.3 g fiber, 146 mg sodium, 2.8 g protein Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Pizza Meatloaf Muffins These turkey meatloaf muffins taste like pizza and pack a crazy 46 grams of protein, so it's looking like you're having muffins for lunch from now on. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 359 calories, 20.5 g fat (5.3 g sat), 1.2 g carbs, 0.5 g sugar, 0.2 g fiber, 1504 mg sodium, 46.2 g protein Lexi's Clean Kitchen

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Mocha Fudge Muffins Hello, decadence! Espresso and cocoa powders make these super-balanced muffins totally delicious. Like brownies for breakfast. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 82 calories, 4.6 g fat (2.1 g sat), 6 g carbs, 4.6 g sugar, 0.7 g fiber, 30mg sodium, 2.5 g protein Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Morning Glory Muffins Thanks to cinnamon, vanilla, apples, raisins, and coconut, these naturally-sweet muffins give off major carrot cake vibes. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 11 calories, 6.8 g fat (6.8 g sat), 10.6 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 1.6 g fiber, 80mg sodium, 3.1 g protein Lexi's Clean Kitchen

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Paleo Peach Cobbler Muffins Peaches are highly underratedand this paleo muffin recipe finally gives 'em the love they deserve. GET THE RECIPE Per serving: 124 calories, 7 g fat (3 g sat), 13 g carbs, 9 g sugar, 3 g fiber, 110 mg sodium, 3 g protein Lexi's Clean Kitchen

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