Best 9 Rhubarb Muffins I Recipes

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Rhubarb muffins are a delightful treat that combines the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of a muffin. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up extra rhubarb from your garden.

This article features two delicious rhubarb muffin recipes: a classic rhubarb muffin recipe and a streusel-topped rhubarb muffin recipe. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in moist, flavorful muffins that are sure to please everyone.

The classic rhubarb muffin recipe is a simple and straightforward recipe that yields tender, fluffy muffins with a burst of rhubarb flavor. The streusel-topped rhubarb muffin recipe adds a sweet and crunchy topping to the muffins, making them extra special.

Whether you prefer a classic rhubarb muffin or a streusel-topped rhubarb muffin, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake some delicious rhubarb muffins!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AUNT NORMA'S RHUBARB MUFFINS



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These fabulous muffins have a crunchy sweet sugar topping and are great with no extra added butter or jam.

Provided by charliebabe

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups diced rhubarb
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon melted butter
⅓ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12 cup muffin pans or line with paper cups.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the brown sugar, oil, egg, vanilla and buttermilk with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour in the dry ingredients and mix by hand just until blended. Stir in the rhubarb and walnuts. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, filling almost to the top. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, white sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of this mixture on top of each muffin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for at least 10 minutes before removing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 141 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

EASY RHUBARB MUFFINS



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Since I collect muffin recipes as well as rhubarb recipes, this one was a real find! These muffins are good either for breakfast with butter or as a dessert topped with whipped cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 15 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups diced fresh rhubarb
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped nuts
TOPPING:
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, combine first five ingredients; mix well. Stir in flour, salt, rhubarb, baking soda, baking powder and nuts. Pour into greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over muffins and press lightly into batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs, 15-18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

BEST RHUBARB MUFFINS EVER!



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A delicious, moist muffin with just the right amount of tang, topped with a sweet cinnamon/sugar struesel topping.

Provided by Kennybabe

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 cup 2% low-fat milk, soured by mixing it with
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups rhubarb, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees farinheit.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine 1 and 1/12 cups brown sugar, oil, milk, egg and vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix throughly until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Fold in rhubarb.
  • Spoon evenly into 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tooth pick inserted in centre of muffins comes out clean.
  • Combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter in a bowl. Spoon over muffins while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.8, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 19.7, Sodium 267.2, Carbohydrate 55.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 34.1, Protein 4.2

RHUBARB MUFFINS



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Buttermilk replaces some of the usual butter in this recipe, producing a lighter texture. Before using buttermilk, always shake it well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 to 8 ounces rhubarb, ends trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (1 1/2 cups)
Nonstick cooking spray
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. With an electric mixer, beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg; add buttermilk, and beat to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to butter mixture; beat until smooth. Fold in rhubarb.
  • Coat a standard (12-cup) muffin tin with cooking spray. Spoon mixture into prepared tin, dividing evenly among cups. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes. Turn out muffins onto rack; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 3 g

OLD FASHIONED RHUBARB MUFFINS



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This is a great light tasting, easy to make muffin that's not too sweet, and has exceptional rhubarb flavour in each bite. From the Pilsbury Complete Baking book. I've used 1/2 cup whole wheat flour instead of all purpose with good results also. Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon too, if you like.

Provided by ILuvRecipes

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12-18 muffins, 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, beaten
2 cups rhubarb, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Combine milk, oil, vanilla, and egg in a mixing bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients, and stir just until mixed.
  • Fold in rhubarb.
  • Fill 12 to 18 muffin cups that have been sprayed with cooking spray, 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 108.1, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.4, Protein 4.1

RHUBARB MUFFINS



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This is a great way to use up that frozen rhubarb in your freezer, but you can also use fresh rhubarb. It makes a moist and tangy muffin.

Provided by Freya

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup diced rhubarb
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup crushed sliced almonds
2 teaspoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin tin, or line with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, oil and egg. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix until just blended. Fold in rhubarb. Spoon into the prepared muffin tin, filling cups at least 2/3 full.
  • In a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup of brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, almonds, and 2 teaspoons of melted butter. Spoon over the tops of the muffins, and press down lightly.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before removing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 137.7 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

RHUBARB MUFFINS I



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These muffins are very moist and have a nice flavor from the orange juice and orange zest.

Provided by WSHARRIS62

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg, beaten
¼ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups finely chopped rhubarb

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together egg, oil, orange juice and orange zest. In a separate bowl, combine flour, white sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture, just until combine. Fold in chopped rhubarb.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 297.7 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

RHUBARB MUFFINS



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It's rhubarb time! Evelyn Winchester of Hilton, New York has a sweet way to put this spring crop to use-her moist muffin recipe. "I had several rhubarb plants on our farm in Iowa," Evelyn explains. "Even though I moved east to be closer to my children and grandchildren, I still make these muffins. I even won a ribbon with them at the 4-H bake sale here."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups diced fresh rhubarb
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING:
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat egg. Add brown sugar, buttermilk, oil and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Combine dry ingredients; stir into sugar mixture just until moistened. Fold in rhubarb and walnuts. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over muffins. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTERMILK RHUBARB MUFFINS



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A cousin in Maine gave me this recipe. I take these slightly tart treats to meetings where lunch is being served and always come home with an empty plate. It's a good way to use up plentiful rhubarb.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in rhubarb. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh rhubarb. If using frozen rhubarb, thaw it completely and drain off any excess liquid before using.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • To make sure the muffins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, the muffins are done.
  • These muffins are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Rhubarb muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist crumb, tangy rhubarb flavor, and sweet streusel topping, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give these rhubarb muffins a try.

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