The Best Muffins and Breads for Easter Brunch

Best breakfast muffins and breads for Easter Brunch – Morning Glory, Lemon Poppy Seed, Cranberry Orange , Banana Chocolate Chip, Blueberry Oatmeal and more!

Take the stress out of your Easter morning by preparing these delicious and sweet muffins and breads ahead of time.

I don’t know about you, but Easter morning always tends to be a bit chaotic. Between the kids waking up and being excited to find their Easter baskets, to getting ready to go to church, to making sure everyone has something to eat, our morning is always a bit rushed.

At our house, our kids hunt for Easter eggs once we have returned home from church. But that usually is around lunch time so having some quick grab-and-go breakfast muffins or breads in my kitchen is a must!

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When it comes to baking muffins and breads, the options are endless. By starting with a general base recipe, you can add pretty much any ingredients and make them ahead of time. In previous years, I have made homemade cinnamon rolls, but truth be told, those require a lot of time to prepare and rise.

All of these breakfast breads and muffins recipes have been tested by my kids and they approve! Enjoy these muffins and breads while you sip a cup of coffee and enjoy the special holiday with your family and friends!

Baking FAQs

What is the secret to good muffins?

1. use high quality ingredients that are not expired. As silly as that sounds to suggest to use non-expired ingredients, certain baking ingredients, such as baking soda and powder, which aren’t used very often can mistakingly become expired while sitting in your pantry!
2. read recipe instructions before beginning. Many times there are tips within a recipe card, don’t skip over those!
3. mix dry ingredients thoroughly in a bowl before adding them to wet ingredients
4. use room temperature ingredients; eggs, milk and butter
5. don’t over mix wet and dry ingredients
6. prepare your muffin tins or loaf pan properly; vegetable spray, vegetable shortening sprinkled with all-purpose four, store bought cupcake liners, or parchment paper will help ensure that your muffins and breads come out beautifully
7. don’t over fill your pans
8. half way through the suggested baking time, rotate your muffin tin or loaf pan in your oven to ensure even baking
9. let muffins and breads cool before removing them from the tins or pans

How do you keep muffins from sticking?
Muffins and breads can easily become stuck to the bottom of a muffin tin or loaf pan, even if you are using a non-stick pan. It’s important to properly prepare your bakeware before filling with the muffin or bread mix.

Ways to line muffin tins and loaf pans:

• spray each tin with vegetable spray
• using a paper towel, spread vegetable shortening generously in each tin, sprinkle with all-purpose flour and then shake out excess flour
• use store bought cupcake liners. They come in many different styles, colors and designs!
• cut parchment paper to fit inside the loaf pan and place inside. Pour batter oven the parchment paper and bake

How to store muffins and breads?
Place muffins and breads in a bread storage container or a Ziplock bag and store in a cool space in your kitchen. You can also wrap the pans with plastic wrap and store. Many muffins and breads can be preserved longer by being stored in the refrigerator.

Muffin Recipes For Easter Brunch

Rise and shine with these delicious muffin recipes!

Morning Glory Muffins
Loaded with carrots, raisins, apples, pecans and flax seed, these morning glory muffins are the perfect, healthy to-go breakfast!

Homemade Blackberry Muffins
Looking for a way to use fresh blackberries? Make these homemade blackberry muffins that are delicious, healthy and super easy to make!

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Greek Yogurt | Moist & Delicious
Tangy lemon, crunchy poppy seeds, sweet glaze and greek yogurt makes these muffins moist and fluffy, perfect for breakfast or brunch! Spread with cream cheese for an extra burst of flavor!

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
A healthy brownie knock-off for breakfast! The zucchini adds loads of nutrients, but you don’t taste it…so you can trick kids into eating healthier!

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
The very best Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins that are quick and easy to make! A great way to use up over ripened bananas!

Strawberry Blueberry Muffins with Chocolate Chips
A healthy breakfast muffins that has strawberries, blueberries, chocolate chips and brown sugar! A sweet and healthy grab-and-go breakfast

Strawberry Blackberry Muffins with Chocolate Chips
Wheat flour, oats, apple sauce, soy milk, strawberries and blackberries make these muffins a healthy, kid-approved breakfast for those busy mornings!

Cranberry Orange Walnut Muffins
Rise and shine with these tangy and sweet baked Cranberry Orange Walnut Muffins! Baked with orange juice and orange extract, these muffins are tender and crunchy in every bite! This recipe can be made into 12 muffins or 1 bread loaf pan.

World’s Best Blueberry Muffins
The absolute best blueberry muffins that are moist and topped with a brown sugar streusel crumble!

Applesauce Muffins
A healthy muffin that incorporates carrot puree and applesauce. Add raisins or nuts for extra nutritional value!

Quick Breakfast Bread Recipes For Easter Brunch

Quick breads are similar to muffins. There is no yeast, which cuts down on the time it takes to make them as you do not need to wait for the dough to rise. Quick breads are baked in loaf pans and can be sweet, savory, loaded with extra ingredients and more! Bake and remove the bread from the loaf pan. Slice ahead of time to ensure everyone gets a slice! These quick bread recipes are delicious and sure to be a huge hit!

Blueberry Oatmeal Loaf Bread Recipe
A delicious and hearty bread perfect for anytime of day! This blueberry oatmeal loaf bread is sweet and moist from the blueberries and hearty from the oatmeal!

Apple Pie Bread | Cinnamon Apple Bread
Combine the wonderful flavors and smells of fall with this delicious homemade cinnamon apple bread. It’s rich with apples, cinnamon and pecans!

Almond Flour Bread: Low Carb & Gluten Free
Looking for a low-carb and gluten free bread recipe? This homemade almond flour bread is a great healthy alternative for bread!

Strawberry Oatmeal Bread Recipe
This strawberry oatmeal bread recipe boasts a deliciously sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the heartiness of the oatmeal. Prepare with freshly picked, vine ripened strawberries or frozen strawberries in this strawberry oatmeal bread recipe that works great for gift giving!

Banana Nut Bread – My Mom’s Recipe
Banana Nut Bread that is moist, deliciously sweet and hearty. A 4-H Blue Ribbon recipe!

Lemon Poppy Seed Bread with Sugar Glaze
A quick and easy sweet tasting lemon poppy seed bread topped with a sugar glaze that will satisfy any sweet tooth!

Now that your Easter brunch menu is complete, it’s time to plan your Easter dinner! Yay to cooking! I’ve compiled 35 Recipes for Easter for every meal that you can choose from!

What are your favorite muffin bread recipes? Do you make muffins ahead of time for holiday celebrations?

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