9 Healthy and Tasty Ways to Top An English Muffin

Regular toasted bread is good, but an English muffin always feels like something extra. The perfect round shape, the little nooks and crannies that make them crunchy outside and tender inside — plus, you can transform an English muffin into just about any kind of meal or snack. If you’ve been seeing English muffin recipes all over your FYP lately, you’ll love the ones we’ve gathered here. 

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You asked: What is the best way to eat an English muffin?

There’s no right or wrong way to eat one, though we do recommend the following:

• Toast it. Don’t skip this step. Without toasting, an English muffin won’t have that crisp texture that makes it special.
• Choose whole grain. This will provide more fiber, keeping you feeling full for longer. Another option is sourdough, which is easier to digest and gut friendly.
• Try making them. Baking English muffins from scratch is remarkably easy, and so delicious. Plus, you get bragging rights. Use this well-reviewed recipe from King Arthur flour.

English muffin toppers

Here are some of our favorite ways to transform an English muffin into a meal (or hearty snack).

1. English Muffin Tuna Melts

The diner-fave tuna melt actually makes a fantastic work-from-home lunch or even an unfussy dinner. Customize the tuna salad to your liking, and choose any cheese you enjoy. One of our faves: Adding chopped pickled jalapeno to the tuna salad and using pepper jack cheese.

Try this recipe from Bowl of Delicious.

2. English Muffin Pizza

Anyone else live on these as after-school snacks growing up? Turns out, they’re every bit as tasty as you remember, and as good for adults as they are for kids. Use classic tomato sauce or pesto, shredded mozzarella, and then any toppings you enjoy. Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if you like a spicy kick.

Try this recipe from Well Plated.

3. Greek Pizza English Muffins

This recipe is like a mashup between Greek salad and English muffin pizza, and we are here for it. With hummus, chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta, it’s as tasty and fun as it is healthy. Dill adds a welcome pop of color and freshness.

Try this recipe from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen.

4. Buffalo Chicken Avocado Toast

Anything with buffalo chicken is A-OK with us, and this idea, piling it on an English muffin with mashed avocado, is inspired. Plus, this recipe has 30 grams of protein, so it’s a satisfying meal as well as a fun one. The sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning on top adds a welcome crunch, too.

Try this recipe from Haley Nicole Fit.

5. Almond Butter Toast with Berries

Who doesn’t love a PB&J? Here it’s all grown up, with almond butter instead of peanut and fresh berries instead of sugary jam. Top it with a sprinkle of chia, hemp, or sunflower seeds, and a drizzle of honey, if you like. It’s comforting and feels like a treat, but it will also fuel you for several hours.

Try this recipe from Wellness for Womanhood.

6. English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich

Sure, you could stop by a fast food place and pick up their version of this sandwich — but it’s likely loaded with salt and not going to leave you feeling as energetic as you want. On the other hand, you can whip this one up from scratch in less than 15 minutes and customize it to your taste. With turkey bacon, eggs, and cheese, it has 20 grams of filling protein. Add some pesto, chili crisp, or a few shakes of hot sauce, if you like.

Try this recipe from Skinnytaste.

7. Veggie Sandwich

Look, we love a salad as much as anyone, but sometimes you just want to sink your teeth into a sandwich. In those moments, have both, thanks to this recipe, which is ready in 10 minutes and perfect for lunch. With lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and sprouts, you get a nice variety of veggies — and it has cream cheese and crunchy sunflower seeds for interest. A different spreadable cheese, like Boursin, would also be good here.

Try this recipe from Delicious Little Bites.

8. English Muffin Baklava

We could not love this idea more. Lots of chopped walnuts and pistachios, some butter and brown sugar (sub in coconut sugar for an unrefined option), a drizzle of honey, and a bit of rich mascarpone cheese, all spread on a toasted English muffin — no phyllo dough hassle, but all the flavor and texture of this beloved Middle Eastern treat. It’s indulgent yet healthy at the same time, and would make a fantastic dish to serve at brunch.

Try this recipe from Pinch of Yum.

9. English Muffin French Toast

An English muffin can do almost anything bread can do — including soaking up a lightly sweetened custard mixture and griddling to golden perfection. Add a little orange zest to the batter for a twist. It’s great with the classic maple syrup, or add protein with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top. Berries or quick-sauteed apples or pears would make a perfect finish. 

Try this recipe from The Comfort of Cooking.

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