NUT-TOPPED STRAWBERRY RHUBARB MUFFINS

Nut-Topped Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins image

A sweet, crispy topping highlights these tender muffins that are filled with two favorite spring foods, rhubarb and strawberries. They're perfect for a brunch or a grab-and-go breakfast. -Audrey Stallsmith, Hadley, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
3/4 cup diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in strawberries and rhubarb. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 400° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.