Vegan Rhubarb Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

This vegan muffin recipe is made with a flax egg. They're moist and feature a cinnamon-buttery topping that complements the rhubarb's tartness perfectly.

Ingredients

3 cups water
1/3 cup flax seeds
1 cup soy milk
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped rhubarb
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegan margarine (such as Earth Balance®), cut into cubes
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1 Bring water and flax seeds to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain mixture; discard seeds. Cool flax egg mixture until lukewarm.
2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
3 Combine soy milk and lemon juice in a small bowl; set aside until curdled, about 5 minutes.
4 Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; set aside.
5 Combine 1 ¼ cups brown sugar and oil in a separate bowl. Whisk in ½ cup flax egg mixture, curdled soy milk, and vanilla extract until well combined; stir into flour mixture along with rhubarb until just incorporated. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each ¾ full.
6 Combine ½ cup brown sugar, vegan margarine, and cinnamon in a small bowl until crumbly. Spoon evenly over each muffin.
7 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tins for 10 minutes before transferring muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.