: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds
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The box also comes with one mini container, silicone muffin liners to separate food, and utensils tucked inside its lid.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle them on oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies, mix into muffins or pancake batter, or stir a small amount into soups and stews.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Our favorite part about the morning meal is all of the delicious options, from hearty casseroles and easy eggs to flavorful quick breads and grab-and-go muffins.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Hard to beat a good pumpkin muffin on a mountaintop.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Sprinkle them on oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies, mix into muffins or pancake batter, or stir a small amount into soups and stews.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Our favorite part about the morning meal is all of the delicious options, from hearty casseroles and easy eggs to flavorful quick breads and grab-and-go muffins.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Hard to beat a good pumpkin muffin on a mountaintop.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Muffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muffin. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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muffin
noun
muf·fin
ˈməf-ən 
: a bread made of batter containing egg that is baked in a small cup-shaped container
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