Tender Rhubarb Muffins Streusel (Print Version)

Tender rhubarb muffins topped with streusel. Perfect for breakfast or snacks!

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
05 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 2 tsp baking powder
07 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
10 - 2 cups rhubarb, thinly sliced

→ Streusel Topping

11 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
12 - 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
13 - 1 Tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper muffin liners.
02 - Combine the flour, sugar, and butter for the streusel topping. Rub together with your fingers until the butter is incorporated and the mixture has a dry crumbly texture. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add the baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Whisk well to ensure even incorporation.
05 - Whisk in the flour until just combined, then gently fold in the chopped rhubarb.
06 - Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups. Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the muffins.
07 - Bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Serve warm with butter, if desired.

# Notes:

01 - To refresh a leftover muffin, microwave it for 15-20 seconds. It will taste freshly baked.