Ingredients

  • Streusel:
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Muffins:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 teaspoons dried lavender
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1-1 1/2 cups diced rhubarb

Method

  • In a small bowl, stir together flour, sugar, zest, and salt. Stir in butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400° F.
  • Place sugar and lavender in food processor; pulse 30 to 60 seconds (pulse longer for a more intense lavender flavor). Sift through strainer into medium bowl to remove any large pieces of lavender.
  • Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until well-combined.
  • In a small, whisk together melted and slightly cooled butter, yogurt, zest, egg and vanilla. Make well in center of dry mixture; pour in wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Fold in diced rhubarb. Divide evenly between muffin cups and sprinkle with streusel.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.