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Deliciously tart and sweet, these rhubarb muffins are a burst of spring flavors. They’re the perfect balance of tangy rhubarb and sweet crumb topping.

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It is rhubarb season, and this delicious rhubarb muffin recipe is a great way to use up the abundance of rhubarb that is available.

The crumble topping is especially yummy and a hit with the kids! It provides the perfect complement to the tartness of the rhubarb.

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This recipe is the perfect way to use the loads and loads of fresh rhubarb that we end up with in the summer. Friends and family are giving away rhubarb all over the place.

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What to do? Why, make these delicious muffins, of course! This is a go-to recipe around here and one of the boys’ absolute favorite things to eat right now. I love how much THEY love these muffins!

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HOW TO MAKE THIS YUMMY RHUBARB MUFFIN RECIPE:

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  1. In a large bowl, sift flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder together.
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2. In a separate bowl, combine oil, milk, and egg.

3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly.

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4. Fold the diced rhubarb into the muffin batter.

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5. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling them all the way to the top.

Tip: Grease around the top of the muffin tin, so that the muffin tops don’t stick to the baking tin.

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6. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar crumble mixture over the top of each muffin.

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7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.

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Tips and Tricks:

  • To prevent your muffins from sticking to the pan, be sure to grease them well with cooking spray or use paper muffin liners. You may even want a combination of both.
  • While it is possible to make muffin recipes with a stand mixer or electric mixer, I recommend doing it by hand for best results.
  • Extra muffins can be stored at room temperature, in an airtight container, for 2-3 days. If you want to freeze them, allow them to cool completely on a wire rack first, to avoid condensation build-up.
  • Generally, fresh and frozen rhubarb will work equally well in your favorite rhubarb recipes.
  • For easy freezing, wash and dry your stalks of rhubarb, chop them up, and put the fruit into freezer bags.
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MORE TIPS FOR LUNCH PLANNING:

  • Prepare meals in advance whenever possible. Portion them out into individual servings and store in the freezer for up to three months.
  • Create “one pot” family style meals for quick dinners, then use the leftovers for lunch the next day.
  • Pack ingredients in 1 gallon size ziploc bags (aff link) for flexible storage in the freezer.
  • Plan meals that use similar ingredients to help make packing and planning easy. My kids love these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins and this Pizza Bun recipe.
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THESE RHUBARB MUFFINS ARE PERFECT FOR PACKING IN SCHOOL LUNCHES!

The boys love to take freshly made muffins to school. Once cooled, I simply wrap the muffins individually in cellophane and then place them all in a large freezer bag.

I leave them in the freezer, where they are readily available for school lunch packing. Storing them in the freezer is the only way that these rhubarb streusel muffins last longer than a day.

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Go make yourself a batch of these rhubarb muffins now! They will quickly become a family favorite, just like they are here.

If you love this easy recipe, please give it a five star review and help me share on facebook andpinterest!

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Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Delicious rhubarb muffin recipe that is perfect for using up the rhubarb that is growing all over the garden. The crumble topping is especially yummy!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cubed rhubarb
  • Topping:
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line muffin cups with cupcake wrappers.

    2. Combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Combine egg, oil and milk. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in rhubarb. Fill muffin cups 3/4 of the way full, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.

    3. To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together sugar, flour, butter, and cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.

    4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until done.

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    FAQs

    What is the secret to moist muffins? ›

    How to Make Homemade Muffins Moist: Our Top Tips
    1. Tips to Make Homemade Muffins Moist.
    2. Keep Wet and Dry Ingredients Separately.
    3. Add All Flavorings Last.
    4. Consider Paper Liners.
    5. Don't Overfill the Muffin Cups.
    6. Check the Temperature of Your Oven.
    7. Test if Muffins Are Fully Cooked.
    8. Top Your Muffins with Flavor.
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    How to make box muffin mix taste homemade? ›

    Add Fresh or Frozen Fruit to the Batter

    You can even experiment with crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges to add a citrus twist to your favorite muffins. We recommend adding 1/2 to 1 cup of fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) fruit. Gently fold into the batter.

    What not to do when making muffins? ›

    Overmixing the batter.

    When you overmix the batter, it crushes the air bubbles and ruins the fluffy texture. → Follow this tip: To ensure a batch of light, fluffy muffins, mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just barely combined, and no more dry flour is visible.

    Are muffins better with oil or butter? ›

    It is possible to replace oil with butter in a muffin recipe as generally most muffin recipes are quite forgiving and you may find that butter gives a better flavour.

    What does adding an extra egg do to muffins? ›

    If there isn't enough egg, your batter or dough may not be able to hold its structure or could end up overly dry or dense. On the other hand, if there is too much egg, your baked goods could lose their shape due to excess liquid, or have a rubbery (or even overly cakey) texture depending on the recipe.

    How do you keep muffins moist and fluffy? ›

    The Best Way to Store Muffins
    1. STEP ONE: Let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack.
    2. STEP TWO: Line an airtight storage container with paper towels.
    3. STEP THREE: Place muffins in the container, on top of the paper towels.
    4. STEP FOUR: Place an additional paper towel layer on top of the muffins.

    How to make muffins better? ›

    Here are a dozen tips and test-kitchen insights that home bakers can use to build “better-for-you” muffins that taste great.
    1. Downsize the portions. ...
    2. Go whole on the grains. ...
    3. Slash the sugar. ...
    4. Pour on the oil. ...
    5. Bring out the nuts. ...
    6. Switch from grains to beans and bean flours. ...
    7. Scale back the salt.

    Should muffin batter sit before baking? ›

    Rest the Muffin Batter

    If you're short on time, just 30 minutes can make a difference. When you rest the muffin batter, the flour has time to absorb more of the wet ingredients. The fully hydrated flour starches yields a thicker batter.

    Is it better to use milk or water in muffin mix? ›

    We recommend using water; however we know that some Makers prefer to use milk to make muffins. Using milk can change the texture of the muffin to be more like a cupcake.

    Why do my muffins taste bland? ›

    Not Enough Salt

    Believe it or not, not using enough salt is one of the most common culprits for baked goods that lack flavor. Salt is a key ingredient that enhances your recipes because it brings out the sweetness and balances the flavors.

    What to add to muffin mix to make it moist? ›

    Add greek yogurt to your muffin mix for extra moistness. Top with a vanilla glaze or sugar sprinkles.

    How do you keep homemade muffins moist? ›

    The Best Way to Store Muffins
    1. STEP ONE: Let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack.
    2. STEP TWO: Line an airtight storage container with paper towels.
    3. STEP THREE: Place muffins in the container, on top of the paper towels.
    4. STEP FOUR: Place an additional paper towel layer on top of the muffins.

    Why are my muffins not moist? ›

    If the muffins are dry, it is possible that they were baked for slightly too long. The oven temperature is slightly higher that you would normally use for cakes, as this helps to give the muffins nicely domed tops, a good crust and a moist interior. This means that the baking time is only 15-20 minutes.

    What can I add to muffins to make them less dry? ›

    The main cause of dry, hard muffins is over-mixing the batter and overcooking the muffins. So the the 3 simple secrets for beautifully soft and moist blueberry muffins are: use butter AND oil -butter makes things tasty but oil makes things moist. So use both!

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