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Fluffy Rhubarb Streusel Muffins Easy Homemade Cinnamon Brown Sugar Crumble Recipe

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These fluffy rhubarb streusel muffins feature a cinnamon brown sugar crumble topping that balances tart rhubarb with sweet, buttery crunch. Perfect for brunch or a cozy snack, they are simple to make with pantry basics.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 200g) fresh rhubarb, diced small (or thawed frozen rhubarb)
  • For the crumble topping:
  • 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the crumble topping: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Add cold cubed butter and cut into mixture with a pastry cutter or fingers until coarse crumbs form. Chill in the fridge.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently until just combined; batter should be thick but smooth.
  6. Fold in diced rhubarb gently.
  7. Spoon batter into muffin cups about two-thirds full.
  8. Top each muffin generously with the cinnamon brown sugar crumble.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs and crumble is golden.
  10. Cool muffins in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins fluffy. Keep crumble topping cold until baking for best texture. Use room temperature eggs and dairy for better mixing. If rhubarb is very juicy, toss with a teaspoon of flour before folding in to prevent soggy muffins. Check oven temperature with thermometer to avoid overbaking.

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