Can You Freeze Muffins? Yes—Here’s How
Updated: Nov. 03, 2020
Can you freeze muffins? How long will they keep? We answer these questions and more in our simple guide.
On those mornings when your house looks like a scene out of Home Alone, slow down the chaos with a ready-to-go freezer breakfast. With a little bit of prep work, you can have warm, fluffy muffins for an easy breakfast or snack. Yes, you can freeze muffins and even keep them tasting fresh. Here’s how to do it.
Can You Freeze Muffins?
Yes! You can freeze baked muffins and even muffin batter in just a few easy steps. Make sure that you choose the right type of muffins to start. Muffins that have extra toppings like a strudel won’t freeze as well as simpler varieties.
Get started with these foolproof frozen blueberry muffins.
Most baked goods can last in your freezer for about two to three months, so be sure to label your muffins with their name and date they were baked. Learn more about freezing food.
How to Freeze Muffins
Step 1: Allow Muffins to Cool Completely
Once your muffins come out of the oven, allow them to sit on your stove or a cooling rack until they are room temperature. Trying to freeze hot muffins will take away from the soft, fluffy texture we’re all after.
If you’re freezing muffin batter, pour the batter into a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners.
Step 2: Freeze in a Single Layer
Once your baked muffins have cooled, arrange them in a single layer on a dish or baking sheet. Pop the sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes or until the muffins are frozen solid.
For muffin batter, place the entire muffin tray into the freezer for about 4 hours, until frozen solid.
Step 3: Place in a Freezer Bag
Then, place frozen muffins in airtight freezer bags, being sure to squeeze out any air. Then place your freezer bag into another freezer bag, again squeezing out any air. This will help prevent freezer burn and dryness.
Repeat until all of the muffins are packed, then label and freeze the bags for up to three months. Thaw (or pop in the microwave for a few seconds—for those crazy mornings) before serving.
Freezing muffin batter? Once each muffin tin is frozen solid, remove the muffin cups and place them in airtight freezer bags for up to two months.
Muffin Recipes Worth Waking up For
Chocolate Chip MuffinsBoth of my daughters love these chocolate chip muffins! I usually double this chocolate chip muffin recipe so I have extras to keep in the freezer for a quick breakfast or snack. —Lori Thompson, New London, Texas
Cinnamon MuffinsThese cinnamon muffins, with a dash of nutmeg in the batter, are seasoned to please. My husband grew up enjoying these tender muffins that his mother made on special weekend mornings.—Katherine McVey, Raleigh, North Carolina
Blueberry Cream MuffinsWhen most people think of Maine, they immediately think of lobster. But we who live here know of something equally as good: wild blueberries. Their flavor is unmatched, and they're especially great in this blueberry muffin recipe with sour cream. —Lillian Van der Harst, Center Lovell, Maine
Blueberry-Orange MuffinsThis recipe was given to me some time ago, and I've used it often since. In fact, it's so good that it won first prize at a county fair! Blueberries are plentiful here in the Midwest, and this is a delicious way to prepare them. —Irene Parry, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Kids will love this healthy muffin recipe.
Coconut Chocolate MuffinsWith their rich dark chocolate flavor and luscious cream cheese-coconut topping, these irresistible muffins taste more like a decadent dessert than a morning treat. —Sonia Daily, Rochester, Michigan
Pomegranate Cream Cheese Surprise MuffinsI baked these muffins for the kids I babysit, and they couldn't get enough. Their favorite part? The filling, of course! —Jodie Gharbi, Shreveport, Louisiana
Chocolate Banana MuffinsI bake something almost every day—either in the morning before everyone's awake or in the evening. I whip up these tender muffins in no time and serve them with jam for breakfast or ice cream and chocolate syrup for dessert. —Stephanie Kienzle, North Miami Beach, Florida
Lemon-Filled Gingerbread MuffinsHonest Abe rarely spoke about food in his speeches. But in one of his famous debates with Stephen Douglas, Lincoln told a story from his childhood about sharing gingerbread men with a friend. The tale charmed his audience —these gingerbread muffins will charm you, too. —Suzette Jury, Keene, California
Grandma's Honey MuffinsI can remember my Grandma Wheeler making these delicious muffins—we'd eat them nice and warm, fresh from the oven! She was a "pinch of this and handful of that" kind of cook, so getting the ingredient amounts correct for the recipe was a challenge. Now it's a family treasure! —Darlis A. Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Coconut Carrot MuffinsIf you like carrot cake, you'll probably like these muffins, too. They make a neat treat for an Easter get-together! I use canned carrots to save some extra time in the kitchen. —Brittany Carrington, Tehachapi, California
Bacon-Peanut Butter Cornbread MuffinsMy family just can't get enough bacon and peanut butter, so I created these quick and easy cornbread muffins using ingredients I regularly keep stocked in my pantry and fridge. The streusel topping adds a delicious sweet-salty crunch! No peanut butter baking chips on hand? For a different flavor twist, swap in chocolate chips, then drizzle the warm muffins with chocolate syrup instead of caramel topping. —Shannon Kohn, Summerville, South Carolina
Wonderful English MuffinsWhen I was growing up on a farm, my mom always seemed to be making homemade bread...nothing tasted so good! Now I like to make these simple yet delicious muffins for my own family. —Linda Rasmussen, Twin Falls, Idaho
Quiche MuffinsQuiche cups are my showstopper potluck dish. Hash browns and Asiago cheese make up the crusts. Eggs, spinach and bacon do the rest. —Nicole Stone, Gilbertville, Iowa
Coffee Cake Muffin MixOur local home-school group has an annual Christmas craft breakfast. Forty children signed up to come to my table and make this muffin recipe mix. It was so rewarding to see their excitement as they created a special gift to give. —Tamera Serafin, New Windsor, Maryland
Cranberry Pumpkin MuffinsTart, juicy cranberries enhance the delicate pumpkin flavor of these muffins. Sometimes I dust the tops with powdered sugar to add a little sweetness. —Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona
S'mores Monkey Bread MuffinsWhen it comes to mini versions of anything, I'm sold! These muffins are ooey-gooey individual-sized monkey breads made with frozen dinner roll dough, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. They couldn't be easier to make, and kids just love them. —Tina Butler, Royse City, Texas
Sour Cream Chip MuffinsTake one bite and you'll see why I think these rich, tender muffins are the best I've ever tasted. Mint chocolate chips make them a big hit with my family and friends. —Stephanie Moon, Boise, Idaho
Zucchini Chocolate Chip MuffinsWhenever I make these zucchini chocolate chip muffins, I freeze several. As I'm leaving for work in the morning, I pull one out and enjoy it at the office with a cup of coffee. —Janet Pierce DeCori, Rockton, Illinois
Pigs in a PoolMy kids love sausages and pancakes but making them during the week was out of the question. I bought the frozen variety on a stick but wasn't keen on the calories, additives or price. This version of pigs-in-a-blanket is a tasty, thrifty alternative. —Lisa Dodd, Greenville, South Carolina
Sausage Cheese MuffinsThese small savory muffins are fun to serve as appetizers or at brunch. With just five ingredients, the tasty bites are easy to whip up to take to a party, the office or a friend. —Willa Paget, Nashville, Tennessee
Banana Macadamia MuffinsThese muffins taste even better the next day, so to save time, I often make them the night before. They stay moist for days. —Stasha Wampler, Clinchport, Virginia
Pumpkin Spice MuffinsNothing beats these quick muffins for irresistible, homemade pumpkin pie flavor. Serve them with any meal or as a satisfying snack. —Michel Karkula, Chandler, Arizona
Originally Published: January 13, 2020
