It’s back to school time.
I know this not because there’s a child in my house, but because I find my high school neighbor rubbing sleep from his eyes, climbing behind the wheel of black VW bug as I head out to run in the now dark morning. Which reminds me to take extra caution when crossing any streets!
AND all this talk of back to school gets me in the mood to do some creative new cooking.
I love things that I can bake in batches and freeze.
I love things that are bite size because then I can taste lots of things.
I love using what I have on hand.
Last year in Orlando, a cupcake shop introduced me to the idea of savory cupcakes…which I tend to just rename to things like bites and muffins, but I LOVED the concept.
Savory Ideas
That’s right those muffin tins aren’t just for, well muffins. Nothing wrong with a great muffin, but these will leave you satisfied a lot longer! Tons of breakfast ideas with eggs here, but so many options abound.
Don't sweat back to school - these muffin tin #recipes will have you out the door in a split! #healthy Share on XPaleo Pizza Egg Cups from Physical Kitchness 
Veggie Egg Bites (DF, GF) from RunToTheFinish
Turkey Meatloaf Cupcakes from Nutrition Starring You
Jalapeno Cheddar Sweet Potato Puffs from The Lean Green Bean
Healthy Mac and Cheese Muffins from Emily Bites
Perfectly Healthy Lasagna Cupcakes from Hungry Girl
Gluten Free Mushroom Cornbread Stuffing Muffins from Jeanattes Healthy Living
BBQ Meatloaf Muffins from The Real Food RD’s
Light Mini Taco Cups by The Creative Bit
Healthy Oatmeal Muffins by Brendid
Chili Stuffed Cornbread Muffins from Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice
Dessert Ideas
When it comes to dessert is there anything better than one’s that are pre-portioned! No debating how big a slice of pie should be, it’s automatically the right size!
But as always you know me and I’m looking for desserts that regardless of serving size aren’t going to leave me feeling bloated, icky and on a sugar crash. I love these fellow bloggers for their creativity in healthy (Or mostly healthy) treats!
5 Ingredient Apple Pie Roses from The Blissful Balance
Healthy Brownie Bites (DF, GF) from RunToTheFinish
Pre-workout Blueberry Maca Muffins from Run on Veg
Paleo Carrot Cake Monkey Bread Muffins from Athletic Avocado
Healthy Mexican Chocolate Muffins (GF, Vegan) from Cotter Crunch
Customizable Protein Packed Oatmeal Cups from The Healthy Maven
Chocolate Chip Banana Challah French Toast Muffins from Rachel Mansfield
Mini Pumpkin Pie Spice Latte Cheesecakes (Vegan, GF) from A Whisk and Two Wands
5-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Chocolate Matcha Coconut Butter Cups (Vegan) From Fit Mitten Kitchen
Bonus – The Classics
I know some of you are saying “but Amanda, what’s wrong with a good old fashioned muffin?” Nothing of course!
Here are some delicious, healthy breakfast muffin recipes to satisfy your craving.
Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins from Little Bits Of
Golden Kiwi Muffins from Strength and Sunshine
Almond Flour Strawberry Banana Muffins from Hello To Fit
Paleo Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins from Joy Food Sunshine
Gluten Free Mocha Cranberry Muffins from Healthy Helper
Apple Cinnamon Protein Muffins from Hungry By Nature
Think Out Loud with me
Does if feel weird to eat a savory muffin?
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Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
I will have one of each please! My quinoa egg muffins are one of my favorite quick and healthy breakfasts. You can never go wrong with the muffin tin approach!
rachel @ athletic avocado
I love all this variety here!! Thanks for sharing our recipe :)
Sandra Laflamme
I love the idea of savory muffins or bites. Sometimes it’s just what you are craving!
Ellie | Hungry by Nature
I love the idea of savory muffins! I actually had an ‘everything bagel’ flavored muffin this past weekend and it’s at the top of my to-make at home list! This is an awesome round up – thanks for including my apple cinnamon protein muffins!
Diana Fitts
These look delicious! As a runner, I feel like my appetite can be all over the place and sometimes I just need a little something to hold me over in the afternoons. These give me a lot of choices.
Diana
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Jessica @ Nutritioulicious
I love savory muffins! They are perfect for the lunchbox too!
Graham Forbes
I love the connection between health and fitness and food that delights as well as nourishes. A boring life and diet is not required or desirable for a healthy life.
Jessica Beacom @ The Real Food Dietitians
So many great recipes! My kids love anything ‘mini’ made in a muffin tin. Thanks for including our Meatloaf Muffins with Sweet Potato Topping!
Jess @hellotofit
Thanks for including my recipe in your round-up, friend!! Great compilation of recipes :)
Laura @ This Runner's Recipes
I can’t get over how adorable those chili-stuffed corn muffins are! I bet those would be so good with meat or veggie chili. Great round up of recipes!
Dexter Jackson
Love all of them. Mouthwatering! Can you specify if there’s a specific one that contains that highest protein grams? I really want having them as my snack but I’m really want to maintain my diet to having protein on every bite. looking forward to seeing more!
Agness of Run Agness Run
I simply love easy and healthy food recipes. This is one of them! I am preparing it tomorrow.
Pamela
“Gluten Free Mushroom Cornbread Stuffing Muffins “- this would be my top pick as the muffin is made up of mushroom, Yum Yum!