Rhubarb Muffins

We love rhubarb and I am always trying to find new recipes to make with it. This muffin recipe is awesome! It is nice to have a recipe for rhubarb that is not a dessert. -Kristin

1 1/2 c. chopped rhubarb
1 T. sugar
1 c. flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. salt
1 egg
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 T. canola oil
1 c. milk
1 t. vanilla

• Preheat oven 400. Line muffin pan with paper liners or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place chopped rhubarb in a small bowl. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of sugar and toss.
• In a large bowl, combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; set aside.
• In another bowl combine remaining ingredients and whisk well.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir till just combined.
• Fold in rhubarb.
• Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake for 15 minutes or until toothpick placed in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
• Makes 12 muffins.