Light, fluffy and bursting with juicy raspberries, these dreamy muffins are naturally sweetened with honey and made with wholesome ingredients.
Some recipes just feel like home. You know, the ones that fill your kitchen with a warm and cozy scent that makes you want to kick back and relax to savor every bite. These honey raspberry muffins are exactly that.
These muffins are downright delicious and made with only the best ingredients. They are light, airy, fruity and sweetened with raw honey. I could seriously snack on these all day long. They are that good — you’ll be coming back for more before you know it.
There are countless things about this honey raspberry muffin recipe that I absolutely adore. These muffins never disappoint, from the clean and healthy ingredients to the easy instructions.
This recipe has definitely won me over — in case that wasn’t already obvious. These muffins always have my back whenever I need a pick-me-up, a quick breakfast or something for a bake sale.
The Perfect Breakfast Solution
As a mom of five, mornings can be a struggle. Getting everyone fed and out the door on time can feel like an Olympic sport — not kidding. Most of the hassle usually comes down to cooking breakfast. That’s why I love this honey raspberry muffin recipe so much — they make my life so much easier.
This recipe can be whipped up in no time. Because the process is quick and painless, these muffins are also super easy to make ahead of time. Who doesn't love a simple recipe that’s also healthy and tastes amazing?
A huge plus is that my kids love these muffins just as much as I do. From the moment I pull them out of the oven, they are already fighting over how many they can have. I’m telling you, these muffins are like magic.
The first time I made them, I wasn’t sure how they would turn out, especially since I replaced sugar with raw honey. But I was pleasantly surprised. They tasted the same, if not better, than when I used sugar. I also owe it to the raspberries, which add just the right amount of tartness to the muffins. The raw honey and raspberries balance each other out perfectly.
So, let’s chat about why I chose to use honey and raspberries and why they are so special and important in this recipe.
The Sweet Harmony of Raspberry & Honey
Raspberry and raw honey are a match made in heaven. Their complex and wonderful flavors mesh beautifully. But that’s not the only reason we use them in this recipe.
Raspberries and raw honey have outstanding health benefits, so they add more than just flavor to these muffins.
Here are some of the incredible benefits of raspberries:
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High in Fiber: They are very high in fiber, which is good because it aids in digestive health. Raspberries actually have the most fiber out of all the other berries.
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Rich in Vitamin C: This vitamin is so important — it helps your body create collagen. Luckily, raspberries are full of vitamin C. It supports both skin and joint health.
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Anti-Inflammatory: Raspberries contain many flavonoids and antioxidants that can improve inflammation.
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Support Bone Health: Raspberry extract contains Vitamins K and manganese, which are crucial for keeping bones healthy and reducing age-related bone loss.
Here’s some of the benefiting goodness of raw honey:
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Immune Boosting: The antioxidants and vitamins in raw honey can help support and boost your immune system. Eating raw honey regularly can help your body to fight off colds and sickness faster.
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Wound Healing: Raw honey is great for healing wounds — it’s both antiseptic and antimicrobial. It keeps your wounds clean while also working to disinfect them.
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Soothes Sore Throat: Raw honey's thick consistency is very soothing for a sore throat. It also contains propolis, a natural bee product that has been known to help fight throat infections.
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Eases Digestive Issues: Raw honey's enzymes and beneficial bacteria are good for gut health and can relieve several digestive issues.
Together, these ingredients deliver amazing flavor and astounding health benefits. Ditching the refined sugar and replacing it with raw honey and raspberries is why this recipe is so healthy and wholesome. Now, let’s go ahead and look at what else you’ll need to bake these honey raspberry muffins!
Grab the Ingredients
Every single ingredient plays an important role in these honey raspberry muffins. They are naturally sweetened with raw honey, and the raspberries give them a nice subtle hint of tartness.
Ingredients:
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1 ¾ cup unbleached white whole wheat flour (or substitute gluten-free 1:1 flour)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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⅓ cup avocado oil (or coconut oil)
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½ cup Local Raw Honey
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2 eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 ½ cup organic raspberries
These ingredients come together to make these muffins soft, moist and perfectly sweet. Get ready to indulge in these delightful muffins!
Step by Step Instructions
These instructions are super simple, resulting in divine honey raspberry muffins that will melt in your mouth. Now, let’s start baking.
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Start by preheating your oven to 350℉ and grease your muffin pan.
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Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a large bowl.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the avocado oil and honey. Then, whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract and Greek yogurt.
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Now, fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture until it creates a thick batter. Then, gently fold the raspberries into the batter.
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Scoop the batter into the muffin pan and divide evenly to make 12 muffins.
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Bake the muffins for 24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
I’ll bet your kitchen is filled with that warm, homey aroma we talked about earlier. Now, go on and enjoy these irresistible treats.
Got Some Leftovers?
If you happen to have a few of these honey raspberry muffins left, they are super easy to store and a perfect sweet treat to save for later.
You can store them in a sealed glass container at room temperature for up to two days or in the fridge for up to five days. They will stay good for up to three months if you freeze them. Just make sure to let them thaw out completely before serving.
Shop Our Local Raw Honey Here
If you’re searching for pure and clean raw honey to use in this recipe, look no further. Our raw honey is the way to go! It’s locally harvested in Minnesota and is always raw — meaning it’s never pasteurized or filtered.
Shop here to snag a jar of our raw honey — we hope you enjoy the sweetness it brings to your table and the wonderful health benefits, too! There are so many wonderful recipes you can make with raw honey.
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