Hi there! No, you don’t need raw honey for the recipe. Organic honey will do just fine! Raw honey is unpasteurized and comes straight from the honeycomb (after being filtered) so it maintains some of its antioxidants and nutrients it would otherwise lose during pasteurization. It can sometimes be hard to find in the grocery store but if you have a local farmer’s market, you can usually find raw honey there! Local honey also has the benefit of helping with seasonal allergies – fun fact! Otherwise, organic honey without added ingredients is a great option 🙂 Enjoy the muffins!