Description
These moist and tender rhubarb muffins are slightly tart, lightly sweetened, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a springtime snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Can substitute plain yogurt or sour cream for buttermilk.
- Frozen rhubarb works too – thaw and drain before using.
- These muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg