Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2–1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream, light or regular)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1–1/2 cups 1/4-inch diced rhubarb
Topping
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or foil baking cups to prevent sticking and for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until fully combined. This helps distribute the leaveners and spices evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, gently mix until just combined—don’t overmix, as that can make the muffins less tender. The batter will be thick.
- Fold in Rhubarb: Gently stir in your diced rhubarb until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 muffin cups. The batter should be mounded slightly above the rims of the cups.
- Prepare and Add Topping: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix well. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over each muffin. Pat lightly with your fingers so it adheres.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20–22 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- These muffins are best eaten the same day or the day after baking for maximum freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the muffins in an airtight container and thaw at room temperature.
- You can make mini muffins with this batter—bake them for about 8-10 minutes and check for doneness.
- This is a versatile muffin base: swap in raspberries, blackberries, or chopped apples in place of rhubarb if desired.
- Letting the muffins cool for a few minutes helps them firm up and makes them easier to remove from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 226 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 163 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg