I’m drowning in rhubarb, are you? Rhubarb is always the first thing in the garden to come up, and there is always tons all summer long. Zucchini comes later. 😉
This Gluten Free Rhubarb Crumble Muffin recipe actually adapted from my Grandma’s recipe; just cleaned up and de-glutened for the modern girl’s kitchen. I love serving these warm from the oven to company at brunch, or keeping in the freezer for unexpected guests. Enjoy! xoxo
Gluten Free Rhubarb Crumble Muffins
2 1/4 C whole grain gluten-free flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp gluten-free baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 C coconut sugar
1 C + 2 Tb coconut milk
1 Tb fresh lemon juice
1/2 C melted coconut oil
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract or Ground Vanilla Bean Powder
1 large egg, beaten, or vegan egg replacer equal to 1 large egg
2 C chopped rhubarb
1 Tb melted butter or coconut oil
1/4 C coconut sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground Vanilla Bean Powder
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (if your oven runs hot or you are unsure, preheat to 375 degrees instead), and line a muffin tin with muffin liners.
In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Add the coconut sugar and mix well. Set aside.
In another medium bowl, add the coconut milk, lemon juice, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and egg or egg replacer and whisk together until well combined.
Add the chopped rhubarb to the dry mixture and gently toss until well combined. Create a well in the centre of the dry mixture and pour the wet mixture into the dry. Quickly and gently mix the batter until just combined. The batter will be lumpy, which is ok; do not over-mix. In a separate small heat-proof bowl mix the melted butter or coconut oil, cinnamon, coconut sugar, and vanilla bean powder. Set aside.
Spoon the batter two-thirds full into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle a small amount of the cinnamon crumble mixture on top of the muffins. Bake for 15-20 minutes (25-35 minutes if baking at 375 degrees), or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the muffins comes out clean. Enjoy! xoxo
Have you ever made-over a favorite family recipe to make it healthier? How did these Gluten-Free Rhubarb Crumble Muffins turn out for you? Let me know in the comments below and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
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I can`t wait to make them tomorrow morning! I love muffins and this recipe is so amazing! Thank you!
You’re so welcome! Please let me know how they turn out for you. ❤
These are the best rhubarb muffins I’ve ever had!
I’m so glad you like them Dar! <3
Coconut milk in a can or carton
I use unsweetened coconut milk in a carton, but you can use canned coconut milk (or any other desired milk) if you want to. If you are using coconut milk from a can make sure it is at room temperature and you shake it really well before using. 🙂
Can I use almond flour for these?
You could certainly give it a try, but I imagine they would be much more dense and heavier and I’m not sure how they would turn out. If you want to give it a shot, I would start with a little less almond flour (maybe 1 3/4C) and fold in ~2 extra egg whites beaten to soft peaks to help them rise. Please let me know how they turn out if you decide to give them a try. 🙂
I just made these with some changes. I used egg replacer and my gluten free flour mix. I added 1/2tsp xanthan gum and switched out all the coconut (allergy) for other things. I used rice milk, Becel vegan margarine, and brown sugar. I didn’t do the topping. They turned out great! Crumbly, but otherwise really good!
I’m so glad they turned out for you Christina! And good for you for modifying the recipe to work with your needs. 🙂