Rhubarb is thriving right now! Well… thriving everywhere except my garden. Did you know salting your driveway in the winter can nearly kill your rhubarb?! If it’s located near your driveway anyways… Fortunately I have a good friend who gave me a ton of it though, so I’ve still been able to indulge and play in the kitchen!
These Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Topping are tender and sweet, with just enough tang from the rhubarb to balance them out. I sprinkle more cinnamon and sugar on top of the muffins to give them a sweet crunch.
These muffins are absolutely delicious, and I love the combination of the cinnamon and nutmeg with the rhubarb. The applesauce keeps the muffins moist, while keeping the batter light and fluffy. Even on day #2, you won’t be able to tell they are gluten free.
You might notice that I don’t use any gums in this recipe (xanthan gum or guar gum). Instead, I use psyllium husk powder. If you only have whole psyllium husk on hand, simply give it a whirl in your blender or coffee grinder to powder it.
If you use frozen rhubarb in this recipe, just make sure you thaw it completely first. Discard the excess liquid (squeeze it out a little bit because it will produce a lot of liquid), and then add the rhubarb to the muffin batter.
What’s your favorite way to use rhubarb? Do you have a staple recipe you make every year?
xoxo,
Megan
These Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins are tender and sweet, with just enough tang from the rhubarb to balance them out. You can substitute equal parts xanthan gum for the psyllium husk powder. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins
Ingredients
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Instructions
Notes
If you use frozen rhubarb in this recipe, just make sure you thaw it completely first. Discard the excess liquid (squeeze it out a little bit), and then add the rhubarb to the muffin batter.
To measure your flours, spoon them into your measuring cups, instead of using the measuring cup to scoop the flours. This will prevent packing the flour, which will result in excess flour, making the recipe dry.Recommended Products
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Larissa
Saturday 18th of July 2020
This was so good! Made it for the first time today. I might add a little bit of strawberries next time. However my batch kind of turned out crumbly. Not sure what i did or how i can make it not be crumbly next time.
Becky
Wednesday 16th of August 2017
Just made these. I used frozen cranberries, chopped. This is amazing and delicious! Thank you!!
Megan
Wednesday 16th of August 2017
You're so welcome! What a great idea to use cranberries, Becky! ;) Glad to hear you enjoyed them!
Angela
Wednesday 22nd of March 2017
Your muffins look amazing, Megan! (like all of your recipes) I like your choices in what gluten free flours you use-not heavy on the rice flours and white starches! :) Rhubarb is one of my husband's favorites! I can't wait until it's rhubarb season again-usually May/June here in Montana.
Crystal
Friday 1st of July 2016
These are superb muffins! I did try it with egg substitutes and while they are a little fragile they are delicious. I used one chia egg and one powdered egg replacer egg. I did make one other alteration - I didn't have enough applesauce on hand, so I had one of those kids fruit squeeze pouches left in my pantry in a pear, blueberry and purple carrot so I used that for 1/2 the applesauce. They are soo good, I will be surprised if we get to see how they taste after 2 days! Awesome recipe Megan (as always)! Thank you!
Megan
Sunday 3rd of July 2016
Hi Crystal! You are so welcome! So happy to hear you enjoyed them! :) And thank you so much for leaving me a comment with your substitutions! Those who are egg free will definitely benefit from hearing what has worked.
Val
Sunday 26th of June 2016
Made them and they were delicious. Not sure what I did differently but mine rose nice and high.
Megan
Monday 27th of June 2016
Hi Val! I'm so happy to hear they turned out so well for you! Thanks for taking a moment to come back and leave me a comment, too. I so appreciate it! ;)