Raspberry Muffins
Fresh raspberries and lemon zest make these muffins light, soft, and full of flavor. A quick one-bowl recipe I love for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 240 g All-Purpose Flour
- 150 g Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 240 g Kefir
- 60 ml Sunflower Oil
- 1 Egg Room temperature
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 200 g Fresh Raspberries
- 2 tablespoon Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 374°F (190°C) or 338°F (170°C) for a fan-assisted oven. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the kefir, sunflower oil, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the raspberries carefully to avoid crushing them.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Sprinkle sugar over the tops of the muffins.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use Room Temp Ingredients: I always let the kefir and egg sit out for a bit; everything blends better, and the muffins bake up fluffier.
Don’t Overmix: I stop stirring as soon as the flour disappears. It keeps the muffins soft and tender every time.
Fold Gently: I take my time folding in the raspberries so they stay whole and don’t streak the batter too much.
Sugar on Top: I never skip the sugar sprinkle; it gives the muffins that perfect little crunch on top.
Best Warm: I like to eat one while it’s still warm from the oven. The berries are juicy, and the top has the perfect texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg