Compact and easy to transport, muffins make great snacks

But if you're a little tired of the regular blueberry or chocolate kind (as if), then maybe it's time to give your muffin tray something to get excited about.

There are so many way you can fill those 12 round portions, from sweet to savoury and everything in between.

Individual desserts

One should never underestimate what something is capable of and the humble muffin tray is no exception.

Sure, it's a vessel for baking the standard muffins we all know and love, but it can stretch to something so much bigger.

Try lining the compartments with cupcake cases and making mini versions of all your delicious desserts.

Make individual no-bake key lime pies, mini cranberry cheesecakes or creamy trifles in your muffin tin for an easy-to-serve dessert.

No slicing necessary, just peel off the outer cupcake case, and portion control is built right in.

You can follow any standard regular dessert recipe (for 8-12 people), and simply divide the contents into the compartments.

Salmon and egg lunch cups

Rounds of shredded Cheddar cheese over turkey bacon pieces, onion and whisked egg, make for great quiche-style bites, without the pastry.

Although the options are endless here.

We love fresh, smoked salmon, egg whites and baby spinach. Just sprinkle some salt and pepper atop and you're good to go.

Cook in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the egg is firm. Invert the muffin tin when things have cooled down.

Try lean turkey bacon, lettuce, and tomato to make low-carb snacks.

Brekkie cups

Let your muffin tray simplify serving brunch to a crowd.

You can go savoury with muffin frittatas, or go a little lighter with breakfast granola buns.

Load up each round with mashed banana and crunchy granola for extra potassium power.