Description
Rhubarb Streusel Muffins are a scrumptious way to embrace the tangy goodness of fresh rhubarb, beautifully complemented by a crunchy brown sugar streusel topping. These muffins boast a tender texture and are perfect for any time of day—whether it’s breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Their delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors makes them a crowd favorite, ensuring they’ll be a hit at your next gathering. Easy to prepare and adaptable for various dietary preferences, these muffins invite you to experiment with add-ins or substitutions. Bake a batch today and enjoy the irresistible aroma wafting through your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups finely diced rhubarb (approximately ¼-inch in size)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a muffin tin with paper muffin liners.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, ¾ cup flour, ¼ cup brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt to create the streusel; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of brown sugar with diced rhubarb; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup melted butter, 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt), ¼ cup milk, 2 large eggs, and 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix—there should still be streaks of flour visible. Carefully fold in the rhubarb mixture along with any juices from the bowl.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin tins. Top each muffin with the streusel mixture.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F; then without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg