It’s no secret that I love to bake. For my family, friends, and neighbors. I’ve rounded up 16 coffee cakes quick breads and muffins that are easy for any occasion.
When ever we have out of town visitors, whether it’s for a long weekend, the holidays or a special celebration, I always make a little something they can help themselves to if they get hungry.
Coffee cakes, quick breads and muffins are all great choices for a light breakfast with coffee or tea. Plus they can double as dessert too.
In addition to offering my guests delicious baked goods, I like to offer interesting beverages. Caramel coffee is always a hit as is this pumpkin spice caramel mocha. It’s fun to surprise people with coffee shop quality beverages and pastries.
How to make a breakfast spread
When I have family and friends over for brunch, whether it’s impromptu or around the holidays, I like to offer some sweet baked goods on the buffet, along with the fun brunch beverages.
When I set up a breakfast spread I like to have my chafing dishes after my sweet breads. No reason really, other than my preferance. I use baskets lined with pretty linens for mini or regular size muffins. For quick breads I like to slice part of the loaf and arrange the uncut and slices on a cutting board or other tray like serving platter.
My line-up goes something like this:
- Plates, silverware, napkins
- Baskets of mini and regular sized muffins
- Slices of quick breads and coffee cakes
- Baskets of breads for toasting like bagles, wheat bread, croissants
- Gourmet butters for the muffins, coffee cakes, and breads like cranberry butter or whipped pumpkin spice honey butter
- Chafing dishes with sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, waffles, diner-style potatoes and maybe a breakfast casserole
- A variety of juices in pitchers and maybe a prosecco to make mimosas
- Coffee pots with regular, decaf and hot water for tea and cocoa
Easy Coffee Cakes, Quick Breads and Muffins
When company comes to visit I love to have snacks and easy breakfast options for them to enjoy with their coffee or tea.
Overnight Nutty Coffee Cake
Get everything ready the night before and bake this off in the morning. The smell of cinnamon will put your house guests in a good mood.
Apple Banana Streusel Bread
A delicious combination of apple and banana with a nutty streusel topping.
Jumbo Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Streusel Topping
A nutty streusel topping takes these muffins over the top.
Praline Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins
Pumpkin spice and nuts come together in these delightful mini muffins.
Gigi's Spiced Pumpkin Pecan Bread
A delicious fall quick bread perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack.
Cranberry Pecan Coffee Cake
Enjoy this seasonal coffee cake that's full of flavor. It's breakfast or dessert.
Key Lime Muffins with Key Lime Glaze
These muffins are bursting with citrus flavor to brighten up any day.
Leanne says
I always like to have muffins and quick breads on hand for a quick snack or breakfast on the go. They’re also perfect for stashing in the freezer!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
What a great line-up! Quick breads and muffins are staples in our house so I’m always looking for new ideas!