Citrus Shine Muffins
These Citrus Shine Muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor. The tops bake up golden and glossy, finished with a shiny passion fruit honey drizzle that makes them feel extra special.
Last year I let Instagram Stories help me choose a “new bake” each weekend. This year, I’m switching things up a little—sharing the recipe on Friday, then popping into Stories over the weekend with a peek at how the bake turns out. I’m really enjoying a focus on cakes, cookies, and muffins and will continue with that!
I only enjoy a treat like this on the weekend, so a little sugar feels just right—and I love recipes like this that include plenty of real fruit. (This one was delightfully… a bit slop-like in the mixing stage, but trust me, it bakes beautifully.)
And if you’re feeling creative this weekend, I’ve shared a new drawing reel on Instagram—perfect for a little sketching alongside your baking:
I only enjoy a treat like this on the weekend, so a little sugar feels just right—and I love recipes like this that include plenty of real fruit. (This one was delightfully… a bit slop-like in the mixing stage, but trust me, it bakes beautifully.)
Citrus Shine Muffins – Simple Recipe
You’ll need:- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup passion fruit & honey spread mixture ( I use one pre mixed from Beechworth Honey)
- ⅓ cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 egg
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla
To make:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and lime zest
- In another bowl, whisk the egg, orange juice, passion fruit honey, oil, and vanilla
- Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined
- Gently fold in strawberries
- Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until puffed and lightly golden
- Cool slightly before topping
Passion Fruit Honey Drizzle
- ½ cup icing sugar
- 1½–2 tablespoons passion fruit & honey mixture
- Stir until smooth and drizzle over warm muffins for that shiny Citrus Shine finish.
A Little Extra Fun
I’ve also created a cute muffin coloring page you can download for your children—they might enjoy coloring while you’re cooking! You’ll find more pages like this in my TPT store and Pond Coloring Club.And if you’re feeling creative this weekend, I’ve shared a new drawing reel on Instagram—perfect for a little sketching alongside your baking: