Rhubarb is one of my favourite things. I love it in pie, muffins, crisp and as a compote over ice cream. Every Spring I hoard all of the Rhubarb I can and fill my freezer with it so I can cook with rhubarb well into the Winter. This week was the perfect week for something with rhubarb. With weeks of never ending snow I wanted to bring some Spring into my home and make a treat my boys would love!
I grabbed a packed of chopped and pre-measured rhubarb and started to work on one of my favourite kid-friendly snacks. Paired with some sliced cheese they are the perfect afternoon snack. While these muffins are almost like small coffee cakes with the brown sugar topping, but can be altered to your preference. If you are looking for a less cake-like batter try adding 1 tbsp of ground flax seed. If you’d like more fruit add 1/2 cup of chopped strawberries.
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
- Topping:
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Looking for more great rhubarb recipes? Check out these ones from Life Made Delicious featuring Rhubarb:
Streusel Topped Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes, Blueberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake, and Strawberry Rhubarb Crescent Shortcakes
This looks so good! I’m always looking for different muffin recipes!
I enjoy rhubarb, so this is right up my alley!
Virginia @thatbaldchick recently posted..Spring Into Style Children’s Place Giveaway (3/31) #SpringDeals
we always need new rhubarb recipes!! this looks amazing!
I’m the only one in my family who likes fresh rhubarb, but I’ll bet they’d like it baked into these muffins!
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I’ve actually never baked with rhubarb before! These muffins look good.
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Those look good. I can almost smell them, but tell me .. what is a rhubarb?
aimee fauci recently posted..Specht’s Restaurant – House of Fauci’s Review
I have actually never tried Rhubarb before, so I am not sure if I like it or not. I will have to try it one of these days.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) recently posted..St. Patrick’s Day Parade
I’ve never used Rhubarb before. There’s always a first time. And the brown sugar crumbles are always the best part of a muffin.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama recently posted..Weekend Nothingness
The brown sugar is a nice touch. Also, those tulips are beautiful.
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I have never actually tried Rhubarb! These do sound yummy though, I might have to step out of my comfort zone and try something new!
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These muffins look delicious! I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve never had rhubarb. Ever in my life. These definitely make me a little curious now, to try it!
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} recently posted..Easter Peeps S’Mores – Includes Gluten Free Options
I like Jenni, I have never had rhubard in my life. Wish I could have a taste. :)
Definitely try to find some, it’s worth it!
Oh, these look delicious! I love anything topped with brown sugar!
I’ve never had a rhubarb muffin! We had a patch of rhubarb that grew like a weed (seriously, we tried to get rid of it so many times) in our backyard growing up, so I ate rhubarb sprinkled with sugar ALL the time. Yum!
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I do love it just sprinkled with sugar too!
I will definitely be saving this for when we pick our first batch of rhubarb!
Absolutely – can’t wait to hear what you think.
I bet those taste so good. The brown sugar on top is the perfect touch.
Toni recently posted..St. Paddy’s Day Chocolate Mint Bark Recipe
These look delicious! I love rhubarb. I can never find it frozen here so I think I will have to freeze some myself this year.
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I love any type of muffin recipes and these look really good. Love the brown sugar on top!
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I don’t think I have ever had Rhubarb. If I have, I don’t remember it. But these look delicious. I will have to try this recipe. Thanks!!
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I love rhubarb pie. Who even thought to include it in a muffin mix? Genius.
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These muffins look so tasty! I’ll have to try this recipe with some GF flour.
I have never even tried rhubarb. These muffins do look delicious though – maybe I need to give it a try.
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I love baking with brown sugar! These looks beyond delicious. I would love to make these for breakfast or even a coffee snack.
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Uhm… to tell you the truth, this is the first time I hear about topped rhubarb muffins. This really got me curious and would really live to learn more about this recipe. Thanks for sharing Kerrie. It’s a great post. :)
I love Rhubarb. It’s one of those things I completely forget exists though! Thanks for the reminder :)
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These look delicious! I haven’t had rhubarb muffins in quite some time (if ever?). I must try them.
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These look moist and delicious! I’ve never had rhubarb but maybe I’ll have to try it now.
April @ My Real Food Family recently posted..Teriyaki Pork Chops
Those look so good. I love rhubarb!
Yes please. I want this right now. Would pair perfectly with me coffee. Thanks for the recipe.
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These look really good. What a great breakfast option.
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I have never had rhubarb anything. However with a brown sugar topping this must be delicious!
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Rhubarb is one of my favorite things to eat. Love it in pies, coffee cakes and now muffins!
I’ve never had rhubrb, that I know of anyway. I’m going to have to give it a try though because these look yummy!
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest recently posted..Fog City Strangler by Greg Messel Review
I’ve never actually had rhubarb anything, but these look delicious.
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Those muffins look seriously amazing. And beautiful Tulips – a bit jealous of both!
Thank you Lisa – had to bring some springtime into the house!
I need to get rhubarb and make more recipes with this. Thanks for your recipe.
Dina recently posted..Comment on St. Patrick’s Day drinks for kids and adults by Lisa
My grandmother used to bake with rhubarb but I’ve never done it. I think now’s as good a time as any to start!
Rosey recently posted..Tidbit Tuesday
Your muffins look so divine, I could taste them right off the page… The photos make them pop too. Yummy.
These sound delicious! We’ll have to try them! :)
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Can you believe I have never had rhubarb? These look delicious though!
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These look absolutely delicious! I am always on the lookout for new muffin recipes.
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Mmm yummy! I think I’ll add the extra chopped strawberries.
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Yum! Those look so fresh and yummy.
Lauren (Lolo) recently posted..Make Your Own Flower Lollipops
We have rhubarb growing in the garden, we always makeup muffins and such
I can’t wait for the upcoming spring crop of rhubarb! It’s one of my favourite foods, and I’d love to try it in these muffins!
Rhubarb is one of those oddball things I never liked until I became an adult. So strange how tastebuds change. But now I LOVE it. These are going on my must make list and they also go straight into Pinterest for me to remember for another season. Thanks!