8 Easy, One-Bowl Muffins You Can Make in Under and Hour

Do you know the muffin man? No? Doesn’t matter! With these eight muffin recipes, each of which can be made in under an hour, you don’t need him. You don’t need a dishwasher, either, because all of them come together in one bowl.

Marmalade is a great way to add sunshine to your baked goods. In this recipe from Samantha Seneviratne, the orange preserves, as well as fresh lemon zest and juice, add citrus flavor and pleasant bitterness. Poppy seeds add a nice crunch. Paddington Bear would approve.

Recipe: Marmalade Poppy Seed Muffins

Are you the proud owner of a few overripe bananas? Congratulations! You are eligible for one of the best bang-for-your-buck treats: Yossy Arefi’s chocolate-studded banana muffins, which are supremely tender thanks to the mashed fruit and Greek yogurt.

Recipe: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

You don’t need to wait for summer to enjoy berry-laden baked goods. Try Samantha Seneviratne’s jam muffins any time of year. Her recipe features a buttermilk-infused, vanilla-scented batter, swirls of raspberry jam and a little bit of lime zest.

Recipe: Raspberry Jam Muffins

Yossy Arefi’s recipe gets a double dose of citrus thanks to the juice and zest of two lemons. These light muffins get their fluffy texture from a combination of olive oil and melted butter, which helps them stay moist for days after they’re baked.

Recipe: Lemon Olive Oil Muffins

Yossy Arefi’s pillowy-soft chocolate muffins are reminiscent of chocolate doughnuts, but without the fuss of frying. “I love a one-bowl recipe that comes together in the time it takes to preheat the oven,” one reader wrote about the recipe. Me too, girl.

Recipe: Chocolate Doughnut Muffins

Cranberries and oranges are a match made in heaven, especially when it comes to these muffins from Yossy Arefi. According to one reader, they’re a great addition to brunch, and also foolproof: “One time, I overcooked them a little, and they were still pretty great.”

Recipe: Cranberry Orange Muffins

You don’t have to be vegan to love Carolina Gelen’s banana olive oil muffins. Her recipe features warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla alongside dark brown sugar. A sprinkle over the top of turbinado sugar and flaky salt before baking ensures an irresistible crunch in each bite.

Recipe: Vegan Banana Olive Oil Muffins

In this recipe from Yossy Arefi, her portable treats are packed with brown butter, maple syrup, sour cream and a bit of freshly grated nutmeg for warmth. The chopped nuts on top are optional, but highly recommended for a bit of crunch and earthy flavor.

Recipe: Brown-Butter Maple Muffins

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