Description
Rhubarb Oat Muffins with Cinnamon Butter Crumble are a delightful way to start your day or enjoy as a sweet snack. The bright tartness of fresh rhubarb blends beautifully with wholesome oats and a touch of cinnamon, creating muffins that are both moist and flavorful. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon butter crumble, each muffin is an irresistible treat that can easily impress family and friends. These muffins are not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough to suit any occasion—from breakfast to dessert. With their nutritious ingredients, they provide a guilt-free indulgence that feels like a hug in muffin form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups rhubarb (chopped)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (chilled and cut into 1/4" pieces)
- ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp turbinado sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with parchment paper or muffin liners.
- In one bowl, combine the crumble ingredients: chilled butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and turbinado sugar until crumbly. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: whole milk, vinegar (or lemon juice), vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and lightly beaten egg until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; fold in chopped rhubarb carefully.
- Fill each muffin cavity about two-thirds full with batter; top with reserved rhubarb and sprinkle crumble mixture on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown; allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (55g)
- Calories: 121 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 145 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg