Description

Soft and fluffy plant-based rhubarb muffins bursting with fresh tartness and a hint of natural sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these light muffins feature tender crumb texture and vibrant pink hues from fresh rhubarb, enhanced by warm cinnamon and subtle umami notes from vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Easy to prepare with simple pantry staples and suitable for gluten-free variations.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup plant-based milk
1/3 cup maple syrup (natural)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
1 tablespoon natural gelling agent

Produce

1 cup fresh rhubarb, diced into 1/2 inch pieces

Instructions

Prepare the Rhubarb: Wash and dice fresh rhubarb into small pieces, about 1/2 inch cubes. This ensures tender bits in every muffin bite.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend), baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt to form the base structure and spice layer.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir plant-based milk, maple syrup (natural), apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and natural gelling agent until smooth and fully blended.
Bring It All Together: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture just until combined. Then fold in the diced rhubarb carefully to evenly distribute without overmixing, keeping the batter light.
Bake to Perfection: Divide the batter evenly into a lined muffin tin. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter to maintain muffin fluffiness.
Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor and texture.
Adjust maple syrup (natural) to balance tartness if needed.
Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth batter blending.
Test muffins for doneness by checking if a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 muffin
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0.3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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