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Healthy Rhubarb Muffins (Weight Watchers Friendly)

Published: Jul 12, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: May 11, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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rhubarb muffin stacked on top of other rhubarb muffins with a piece of rhubarb on top

I love rhubarb and rhubarb season! And if you do too, you're going to love these Healthy Rhubarb Muffins. With orange and cinnamon flavors in the mix, they are a unique and delicious muffin.

rhubarb muffin stacked on top of other rhubarb muffins with a piece of rhubarb on top

And since it's not easy to find healthy rhubarb recipes, I worked very hard to bring down the calories, fat and points without sacrificing any taste and was it ever a success. No one would ever suspect these muffins are Weight Watchers friendly!~

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🔢WW Points
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 💭 Storing
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • ⭐Reviews
  • 📋 Healthy Rhubarb Muffins Recipe
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When I was a kid, one of my favorite things to do was grab some rhubarb from the garden, wash it off with the hose, dip it in sugar and munch! This rhubarb muffin recipe is perfect for sprinkling a little sugar on top, giving it that little crunch that reminds me of munching on my rhubarb treat as a kid. And the sparkling sugar looks so pretty and sparkly too, of course. However, if you can't find white sparkling sugar (I find it in the cake decorating aisle at Michaels Arts & Crafts) you can just use a little course white sugar.

rhubarb muffin split open

🥘 Ingredients

I really adore this orange cinnamon combo with rhubarb; it’s a flavor duo that really brings out the best in rhubarb. If you've never tried it, you really have to give these unique and delicious Rhubarb Orange muffins a go. I also use the same flavors in my Rhubarb Compote and it's just as yummy! And this recipe doesn't require a lot of rhubarb (only 1.5 cups of rhubarb). I only started growing it last year and I didn't have a big harvest, so muffins were the perfect way to use a smaller batch of rhubarb.

rhubarb plant

For these healthy rhubarb muffins, you'll need: 

  • vegetable oil
  • 0% fat free plain Greek yogurt
  • freshly squeezed orange juice
  • agave (you can substitute honey but you'll need a little more)
  • unsweetened applesauce
  • eggs
  • vanilla extract
  • orange zest
  • baking soda
  • whole wheat flour
  • all-purpose flour
  • brown sugar
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • rhubarb
  • white sparkling sugar
rhubarb muffin on top of a muffin tin

📖Variations & Substitutions

  • Rhubarb - you can use fresh or frozen (just be sure to fully defrost and drain)
  • Agave - you can substitute honey, but you'll need to double the amount

🔢WW Points

Believe me, I speak from experience when I say it's not easy to find Weight Watchers muffins that don't have artificial sweeteners. I don't use artificial sweeteners in my baking, desserts or in anything. Like I said, I worked hard to bring these down to 3 WW points on my plan, without sacrificing any taste. And if you're looking for more desserts, sweets and baked goods without artificial sweeteners, then check out these WW Desserts without artificial sweeteners. And if you want another fantastic WW muffin try my Healthy Carrot Muffins.

🍽Equipment

You'll need a muffin tin/muffin pan (affiliate link), muffin cups and some mixing bowls for these rhubarb muffins.

💭 Storing

Store in airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

rhubarb muffin stacked on top of other rhubarb muffins with a piece of rhubarb on top

👪 Serving Size

This healthy rhubarb recipe makes 18 muffins. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like to make more than 1 cake. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. You'll need additional muffin tins if you increase the recipe.

Everything is late and grows slower where I live (in Calgary). And in Canada, depending on where you live, the type of rhubarb you grow, how mature the plants are and where it's planted, you can be harvesting your rhubarb anytime between April and July! You can read more about how to grow rhubarb in Canada HERE.

But whether you have fresh rhubarb on hand in July or a stock of frozen rhubarb in your freezer (yes, you can freeze rhubarb!) you'll want to make these Healthy Rhubarb Muffins! Personally, I love them best with fresh rhubarb because, as one of my recipe testers said, "the little pieces of rhubarb literally melt in your mouth,” but I'll make them with frozen rhubarb if I have to because this is one muffin I just have to have!

So, if you're looking for easy breakfasts or healthy rhubarb recipes, you'll love this!

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rhubarb muffin stacked on top of other rhubarb muffins with a piece of rhubarb on top
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📋 Healthy Rhubarb Muffins Recipe

These unique and delicious Healthy Rhubarb Muffins are made with orange and cinnamon flavors and are Weight Watchers friendly @ only 3 WW points on the blue plan.
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Canadian, North American
Keyword: healthy, muffins, rhubarb
Special Diet: Vegetarian, Weight Watchers
Servings: 18 muffins
Calories: 91kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup non- fat plain Greek yogurt (0%)
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice * the juice from about 1 large orange
  • 5 teaspoon agave syrup
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups rhubarb, chopped cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon white sparkling sugar for sprinkling tops
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Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line muffin trays with 18 paper or silicone liners.
  • With a mixing spoon, in large bowl, combine oil, greek yogurt, agave, orange juice, orange zest, applesauce, eggs and vanilla extract, then add baking soda and stir. (it will foam up a little - it's meant to)
  • Stir two types of flours, baking powder, salt, brown sugar and cinnamon together in a separate bowl.
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the chopped rhubarb.
  • Spoon muffin batter into muffin liners, dividing evenly by 18.
  • Sprinkle with sparkling sugar or course sugar on top of the muffins, dividing evenly by 18. (* or you can do this after they are baked)
  • Bake on middle rack for about 18 minutes (or until a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean.) *Rotate the muffins in the middle of the baking time for best results.
  • Cool for 5 minutes, then move to cooling rack and cool for another 5 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

*NOTE: Storing: Store in airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Facts
📋 Healthy Rhubarb Muffins Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 muffin)
Calories 91 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 107mg5%
Potassium 151mg4%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 51IU1%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 91kcal (5%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 19mg (6%) | Sodium: 107mg (5%) | Potassium: 151mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 51IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 52mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Comments

  1. Melanie Cagle

    July 15, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    These muffins look delicious! I will definitely give them a try as Rhubarb is one of my favorite indulges - the fact it's healthy.... perfect!! Your picture BTW is great, I love the sugary sprinkles on top, makes me lick my lips!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      July 15, 2020 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks, Melanie! I hope you enjoy them 🙂

      Reply
  2. Roxanne

    June 01, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Hi!
    I am going to give these a try. Are these mini muffins or regular size muffins?

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 01, 2021 at 6:41 pm

      Hi Roxanne,
      They are regular sized muffins! 🙂 enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Sheila McRae

    March 28, 2022 at 10:37 am

    I have made these several times using rhubarb, or raspberries and I love them!!! So neat with the baking soda trick!! Very fluffy!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      March 30, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      So glad to hear you love them! Can't wait for rhubarb season again 🙂

      Reply
  4. Pam

    June 08, 2022 at 12:05 pm

    I missed the baking soda tip and even missed putting it in the muffins! I used 75% whole wheat flour and 25% white flour. They still turned out delicious and fluffy! I can see this as a great base recipe for so many muffin flavors, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 10, 2022 at 6:40 am

      That's great they still turned out great, Pam! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Mia

    June 11, 2022 at 10:47 am

    Great recipe. Bakes nicely in a square pan too. Next time, I'll use 2 full cups of rhubarb. My first taster says, "Yummy!" and, "Oh, there's some rhubarb." This is why I'm thinking to add some more of it. Thank you for putting this together!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      June 11, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      Thanks-glad to hear it’s taster approved! Sure, why not add more fhubarb! 😊

      Reply
    • Lindsay GOODMAN

      June 17, 2022 at 7:50 am

      A tasty muffin, they don’t rise up out of the cup very much, but still came out fluffy. I did substitute the whole grain flour for almond flour (just because it’s what I had on hand), other than that I followed the recipe to a “t”. I cut the rhubarb pieces quite small (1/4” cubes), but there was plenty of rhubarb! For a healthier alternative these muffin are definitely a high ranking treat!

      Reply
  6. Mjae

    June 16, 2022 at 11:21 pm

    I’ve never had rhubarb muffins before but last fall my neighbor gifted me with a rhubarb plant and it’s grown so much. So I’m trying my way through as many rhubarb recipes as I can find. These were absolutely delicious. So soft and so much flavour. Printed your recipe and will definitely be making again. Thank you.

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