Description
Brighten your mornings with fresh, flavorful, and fluffy Rhubarb Muffins. These plant-based muffins combine tart rhubarb and natural sweetness for a moist, tender texture using wholesome ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they are easy to make and full of vibrant, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh rhubarb stalks, chopped into small pieces
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 3/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plant-based yogurt
- 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rhubarb. Wash and chop fresh rhubarb into small, even pieces to ensure the tartness is evenly distributed throughout the muffins.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, natural brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, natural gelling agent, and salt to form the dry base.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients. In a separate bowl, stir together plant-based milk, vegetable oil, plant-based yogurt, natural vanilla extract, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) until smooth and evenly blended.
- Bring Wet and Dry Together. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold just until combined, being careful not to overmix; some lumps are okay for light, fluffy muffins.
- Fold in Rhubarb. Gently fold the chopped rhubarb into the batter, distributing it evenly without breaking up the pieces to maintain bursts of fresh flavor.
- Bake. Scoop the batter into lined muffin tins, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Choose firm, bright-colored rhubarb stalks for the best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to preserve fluffiness and prevent dense muffins.
- Use room temperature wet ingredients for an even batter and better rise.
- Use an ice cream scoop or spoon to portion the batter evenly for uniform muffins.
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when fully baked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Rhubarb muffins, plant-based muffins, vegan breakfast, gluten-free muffins, fluffy muffins, tart and sweet muffins