Description
These Rhubarb Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel are soft, moist, and bursting with tangy rhubarb flavor, topped with a buttery oat crumble that adds the perfect sweet crunch. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack, this easy homemade muffin recipe delivers a delicious balance of tart and sweet in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cinnamon Butter Crumble:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar (optional)
- Rhubarb Muffins:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped (reserve 1/4 cup for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix crumble ingredients until crumbly; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine milk and vinegar; let sit 2 minutes, then add vanilla, oil, and egg.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped rhubarb.
- Divide batter evenly into muffin cups and sprinkle reserved rhubarb on top.
- Top each muffin with cinnamon crumble.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender.
- You can substitute half the rhubarb with strawberries for a sweeter variation.
- Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat briefly for that fresh-from-the-oven taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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