Description
These Rhubarb Muffins with Greek Yogurt are soft, lightly sweet, and bursting with tart rhubarb in every bite. The Greek yogurt keeps them moist and fluffy while adding a touch of protein, making them perfect for a wholesome breakfast or midday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or use all white flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup neutral oil (like canola or avocado)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
- Coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine: Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Gently fold in chopped rhubarb.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins freeze well—just wrap individually and store in a zip-top bag for up to 3 months. You can substitute strawberries or apples for part of the rhubarb if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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