Description
These Rhubarb Streusel Muffins are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. The tender muffin base is studded with chunks of fresh rhubarb and topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel for a crunchy finish.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in chopped rhubarb.
- Add batter to muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Prepare streusel: To make the streusel, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Top muffins: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over each muffin.
- Bake: Bake for 20–24 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute plain yogurt for buttermilk if needed.
- These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
