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Healthy Raspberry Muffins - Bright, Juicy, and Easy to Make

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or a 50/50 mix of all-purpose and white whole wheat flour)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5% for best texture)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or almond/oat milk)
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or melted coconut oil or neutral oil)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional but recommended)
  • 1 1/2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen; if frozen, do not thaw)
  • 1–2 tablespoons turbinado sugar for topping (optional for a light crunch)

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan and oven. Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  2. Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This helps distribute the leaveners evenly.
  3. Whisk the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk yogurt, milk, maple syrup, oil, eggs, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Combine gently. Pour the wet mixture into the dry. Stir with a spatula just until the flour disappears. The batter should be thick but scoopable. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in raspberries. Add raspberries and fold 4–5 times to distribute. If using frozen, work quickly to avoid streaking.
  6. Portion the batter. Divide evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar if using.
  7. Bake. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 18 minutes.
  8. Cool. Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack. Cooling helps set the crumb and prevents sogginess.
  9. Serve. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. They’re great plain or with a small smear of almond butter.