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Rhubarb Muffins With Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Delicious Rhubarb Muffins With Cinnamon Sugar Topping Recipe

These Rhubarb Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Topping offer a delightful sweet and tart flavor for breakfast enjoyment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend optional.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Mix in some brown sugar for extra moisture.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Works best with acidic ingredients.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Omit for low-sodium option.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Increase for stronger flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Melted; coconut oil as dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg optional for vegan.
  • 0.75 cups Milk Non-dairy milk works as well.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Highly recommended for richer taste.
  • 1 cup Chopped Rhubarb Strawberries can be substituted.
For the Topping
  • 0.33 cups Granulated Sugar Same as batter.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare muffin tin.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. Mix sugar and ground cinnamon for topping in a separate bowl.
  4. Whisk wet ingredients: melted butter, beaten egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stir gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped rhubarb gently.
  7. Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar topping on each muffin.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize with different fruits or add nuts as desired.

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