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Crispy Rhubarb Muffins with Brown Butter Streusel

Crispy Rhubarb Muffins with Brown Butter Streusel Bliss

Delicious Crispy Rhubarb Muffins with Brown Butter Streusel, perfect for springtime baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or almond milk + lemon juice
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter browned
  • 2 cups Fresh rhubarb diced
For the Brown Butter Streusel
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 cup Old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup Nuts (optional) or seeds

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. Brown the unsalted butter in a skillet until golden and nutty.
  3. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, combine cooled brown butter, buttermilk, and eggs.
  5. Fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined, then fold in rhubarb.
  6. Make the streusel by mixing brown sugar, oats, and nuts with some melted butter.
  7. Fill muffin tin with batter and top with streusel.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Monitor melted butter closely and mix gently to maintain a tender muffin texture.

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