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Nostalgic Rhubarb Muffins with Crumbly Topping

Deliciously moist muffins filled with tart rhubarb and topped with a sweet crumbly mixture, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rhubarb, chopped fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumbly Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare Muffin Batter
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
Make Crumbly Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Add the softened butter and mix until crumbly.
Bake Muffins
  1. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  2. Sprinkle the crumbly topping over each muffin.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.

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