Rhubarb Crisp Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup diced rhubarb
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.
2. In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup flour, baking powder, salt, and white sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in oil, egg, and vanilla. Mix until just blended.
3. Stir in rhubarb. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
4. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, melted butter, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over muffins.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Interesting Facts

• Rhubarb is often referred to as the "pie plant" because it is commonly used in pies.
• Rhubarb is a vegetable, but it is used as a fruit because of its sweet taste.
• Rhubarb is a great source of fiber and vitamin C.