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Easy Rhubarb Muffins Recipe – Tender, Moist & Perfectly Spiced Breakfast Treat

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Tender, moist rhubarb muffins filled with tart rhubarb chunks and lightly spiced with cinnamon. Topped with optional coarse sugar for a crunchy finish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • Dry: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Wet: 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened), 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • Other: 2 cups rhubarb, chopped (fresh or frozen), 1 tbsp coarse sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Cream butter with sugars until smooth.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
  6. Fold in rhubarb gently.
  7. Divide batter into muffin cups, sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
  8. Bake 18–20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in tin, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen rhubarb; thaw and drain frozen rhubarb to avoid soggy muffins.
  • Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep muffins tender.
  • Coarse sugar topping adds crunch and sweetness.
  • Store muffins in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian