> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.thesignaturejess.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # A Muffin Recipe That Never Fails - URL: https://www.thesignaturejess.com/easy-freezer-friendly-muffins/ - Published: 2026-02-24T13:14:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-11T14:48:30.000Z - Description: Hundreds of muffins later, I can make this recipe in my sleep. Bonus: it’s dairy-free. - Author: Jess - Tags: Recipes *Hey there, I’m Jess* ✨*. On* [***The Signature***](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/about-me/)*, I share reflections on beauty, routines, travel, wellness, culture, and everyday life. For those drawn to a calmer, more intentional way of living, I send a free newsletter each month on the 7th.* [***You're welcome to join***](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/#/portal/)*.* --- Many years ago, when I was still a business school student, I started baking two cakes frequently: a creamy coconut cake and an apple cake. I never had a big sweet tooth but I knew both recipes by heart as I baked them almost every week. In the two decades that followed, I rarely baked a cake. So it surprised me when on November 15 last year, I went on YouTube and looked into a dozen muffin recipes. I was craving a sweet little cake so much and the day after I understood the craving as I discovered I was expecting. Since that day, I have baked a fresh tray of muffins every week without fail. Which means I have done hundreds of muffins ever since and I feel I have THE recipe that just works. At this point, I could make it in my sleep! ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/67/5867d415-55cd-4f42-962a-67b9b6110b2c/content/images/2026/02/blueberry-muffin-pool-1.jpg) **Muffins in the silicone tray* What I love about making muffins is that I can freeze them as soon as they cool down and they make for a great small serving treat for dinner while watching a tv show with my husband to unwind from the day. Freezing tips at the end of the recipe. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/67/5867d415-55cd-4f42-962a-67b9b6110b2c/content/images/2026/02/carrot-cake-muffin-1.jpg) **Carrot cake muffins* The smell of baking muffins in the kitchen is just divine and something I look forward to. Here is my core recipe - easy, memorable and foolproof - and the variations I have tried and love so far. ## My base recipe (for 12 muffins) 🧁 *I have done it so many times I do not change a thing any longer* - 1 cup of flour - 1 teaspoon of baking powder - a pinch of salt - 3 eggs - 1/2 cup of white or brown or coconut sugar - *I don't add sugar if it's a banana muffin* - 1/2 cup of olive oil or coconut oil or butter - 1 single packet or 1 tablespoon of vanilla sugar - *I buy the Vahiné ones* [***at La Grande Épicerie***](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/what-to-buy-la-grande-epicerie-paris/) *when I am in Paris* - some cream cheese *\- if you can stand dairy, make it even more delicious by slicing the baked muffin open, spread a little cream cheese and enjoy. Best enjoyed warm!* #### Baking tips ♨️ - I use a silicone tray but if you bake with coconut sugar or oil, they might stick (I learned this the hard way). Use a liner with these ingredients - I bake them for 15 to 17 minutes on a 180ºC degree pre-heated oven. I only put them in when the oven is already at that temperature. Use a thermometre - To avoid a mess, I put the dough with an ice cream scoop. I make enough dough for 1 to 2 scoops each. [Unlock more recipes](#/portal/signup/free) ## Banana Muffin variation 🍌 *I love this banana muffin as it only gets as sweet as the bananas are ripe and are very moist on the inside* - 2 ripe bananas (3 if they are small) - 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/67/5867d415-55cd-4f42-962a-67b9b6110b2c/content/images/2026/02/banana-bread-muffin-1.jpg) **Banana muffin with no added sugar* ## Carrot & Olive Oil variation 🥕 *I love the sweetness of the fragrant olive oil against the carrots on this recipe* - 2 carrots, shredded - I use the olive oil in this variation - I prefer the brown sugar in this variation - 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/67/5867d415-55cd-4f42-962a-67b9b6110b2c/content/images/2026/02/carrot-cake-cream-cheese-filling-muffin-1.jpg) **Carrot cake muffin with chocolate chips and cream cheese* ## Carrot & Coconut variation 🥥 *This coconut flavoured carrot muffin is a travel in senses at every bite, I love it* - 2 carrots, shredded - I use the coconut sugar in this variation - 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg ## Blueberry and Lemon variation 🫐 *This recipe reminds me of winter afternoons with friends in a café in Paris. Nostalgia kicks in in the best of ways* - 1 cup of frozen blueberries - 1 yellow lemon, squeezed - lemon zest ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/58/67/5867d415-55cd-4f42-962a-67b9b6110b2c/content/images/2026/02/blueberry-lemon-muffin-recipe-1.jpg) **Lemon blueberry muffins* #### Freezer tip ❄️ - Freeze once cooled - Store up to 3 months - Oven: 160°C for 5 minutes - Microwave: 45–60 seconds [Share this recipe](#/share) *Check my other* [***recipes***](https://www.thesignaturejess.com/tag/recipes/)*:* ### An easy fish recipe than you can make in 15 minutes... 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