23 Cozy Quick Breads and Muffins That Make Winter Mornings Better

Winter mornings feel a little brighter when the kitchen fills with the warm aroma of freshly baked quick breads and muffins. These cozy recipes come together fast, taste incredible, and bring the kind of comfort that makes cold days easier to greet. From tender loaves to soft, bakery-style muffins, this collection delivers simple bakes your family will love all season long.

Homemade Banana Nut Bread

Homemade Banana Nut Bread
Homemade Banana Nut Bread. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Moist banana bread with crunchy pecans made from scratch. Perfect for breakfast or snacks, using overripe bananas in just 1 hour!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Banana Nut Bread

Donut Muffins

Donut Muffins
Donut Muffins. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Cinnamon sugar donut muffins that taste like cake donuts! Sweet breakfast treats that are easier to make than actual donuts. Perfect morning treat!
Get the Recipe: Donut Muffins

Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Moist, bakery-style pumpkin muffins made with cake mix. Tastes like Dunkin’ Donuts with half the effort! Perfect fall treat.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Grandma’s Apple Walnut Muffins Recipe

Grandma’s Apple Walnut Muffins Recipe
Grandma’s Apple Walnut Muffins Recipe. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Moist, tender muffins packed with fresh apples, crunchy walnuts, and warm cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or snacking anytime!
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Apple Walnut Muffins Recipe

Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Muffins
Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Muffins. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Oatmeal Raisin Muffins with coconut and walnuts are moist, delicious, and great for a healthy breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

Classic Sweet Muffins

Classic Sweet Muffins
Classic Sweet Muffins. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Sweet muffins are a delicious treat you can make plain or with add-ins.
Get the Recipe: Classic Sweet Muffins

Otis Spunkmeyer Blueberry Muffins

Otis Spunkmeyer Blueberry Muffins
Otis Spunkmeyer Blueberry Muffins. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

These copycat Otis Spunkmeyer Blueberry Muffins taste just like the bakery originals! Using cake mix and instant pudding for the perfect moist texture, these oversized muffins are loaded with juicy blueberries. Easy to make and stays fresh for days—just like the real thing!
Get the Recipe: Otis Spunkmeyer Blueberry Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Bread

Apple Cinnamon Bread
Apple Cinnamon Bread. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Moist apple cinnamon bread loaded with fresh-grated apples, warm spices, and walnuts. Perfect fall recipe from grandma’s kitchen!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Bread

Mom’s Zucchini Nut Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Mom’s Zucchini Nut Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
Mom’s Zucchini Nut Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Zucchini nut bread with cream cheese frosting is a delightful treat to enjoy for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Mom’s Zucchini Nut Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prune Bread

Prune Bread
Prune Bread. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Old-fashioned homemade prune bread with walnuts is great for breakfast or a snack. Get the easy recipe and make the best prune nut bread.
Get the Recipe: Prune Bread

Sweet Potato Banana Muffins

Sweet Potato Banana Muffins
Sweet Potato Banana Muffins. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

These whole wheat sweet potato banana muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack. Smear with butter or drizzle with good honey.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Fluffy, moist peanut butter banana muffins with chocolate chips. A delicious all-American snack everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Double Chocolate Muffins

Double Chocolate Muffins
Double Chocolate Muffins. Photo credit: Stetted.

These rich, moist double chocolate muffins are a must-make! They’re filled with an easy ganache for even more chocolatey goodness!
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Muffins

Pumpkin Apple Bread with Crumb Topping

Pumpkin Apple Bread with Crumb Topping
Pumpkin Apple Bread with Crumb Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pumpkin bread is moist, spiced, and full of warm autumn flavors. A quick bread that’s perfect for fall mornings.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Apple Bread with Crumb Topping

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Double Chocolate Banana Bread
Double Chocolate Banana Bread. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

A moist and decadent double chocolate banana bread recipe that’s healthier than most and the perfect afternoon snack. Gluten-free and vegan too!
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread

Cranberry Orange Bread
Cranberry Orange Bread. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Cranberry orange bread with sweet citrus glaze, tender crumb, and a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors—your new winter favorite!
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Orange Bread

Apple Streusel Bread

Apple Streusel Bread
Apple Streusel Bread. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Easy and healthy apple streusel bread topped with a delicious crumble and drizzled with icing.
Get the Recipe: Apple Streusel Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Cinnamon Swirl Bread. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

Classic cinnamon swirl bread with a tender crumb and sweet cinnamon ribbon throughout. A longtime family favorite!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Banana Nutella Muffins

Banana Nutella Muffins
Banana Nutella Muffins. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Moist, sweet banana muffins swirled with rich Nutella for a decadent breakfast or snack.
Get the Recipe: Banana Nutella Muffins

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Hearty blueberry oatmeal muffins made with oats, fresh blueberries, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Mom’s Glazed Lemon Bread

Mom's Glazed Lemon Bread
Mom’s Glazed Lemon Bread. Photo credit: The Kitchen Magpie.

This simple lemon bread is easy to make, bursting with bright lemon flavor, and finished with a hot lemon sugar glaze poured over the top!
Get the Recipe: Mom’s Glazed Lemon Bread

Chocolate Loaf Bread

Chocolate Loaf Bread
Chocolate Loaf Bread. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Moist, sweet, indulgent chocolate loaf bread with rich chocolate flavor and a hint of vanilla.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Loaf Bread

Pear Muffins with Candied Ginger

Pear Muffins with Candied Ginger
Pear Muffins with Candied Ginger. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pear muffins are moist and warmly spiced, filled with chunks of juicy pear and bits of candied ginger. A cozy seasonal muffin perfect for fall mornings.
Get the Recipe: Pear Muffins with Candied Ginger

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