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5 Healthy Summer Rhubarb Recipes; here are ten healthy gluten and dairy-free rhubarb recipes for your leftover rhubarb fruit!

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Yes, coming at you with another roundup post! I have been loving Pinterest again, and I am always rounding up recipes, interior design ideas, and fun wedding ideas! So I figured, instead of being selfish, I would share with you lovely individuals!

We have a massive rhubarb bush in our backyard, and I never know what to do with it. I can only make so much rhubarb crisp! I mean, don't get mean wrong, I absolutely love a warm strawberry rhubarb crisp, smothered in delicious coconut milk ice cream. HI FEED ME. But it's time to venture out for some more healthy summer rhubarb recipes to try out.

While Pinteresting (it's a real sport) I found so many fun and unique healthy summer rhubarb recipes! I am in shock. Can't wait to fire up my kitchen (fire up? What does that even mean?), and get creating these healthy summer rhubarb recipes for the summer!

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Healthy Summer Rhubarb Recipes:

Beat the summer heat and boost your health with these 5 Healthy Summer Rhubarb Recipes. Rhubarb, with its tangy and refreshing taste, is the perfect addition to your summer meal repertoire. Let's jump into these recipes!

RHUBARB YOGURT POPSICLES WITH GRANOLA RECIPE

This delicious recipe combines tangy rhubarb with creamy Greek yogurt, creating refreshing popsicles that are perfect for summertime. With the addition of crunchy granola, these popsicles provide a delightful texture that will leave you craving for more. Try this easy and healthy recipe today! FULL RECIPE HERE

Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Milk Popsicles

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Strawberry Rhubarb Coconut Milk Popsicles - an irresistibly delightful frozen dessert that combines flavors of sweetness, tartness, creaminess, and refreshing taste. These dairy-free popsicles are bound to be your go-to treat for keeping cool during those scorching summer days. FULL RECIPE HERE

Ingredients:

  • 6 rhubarb stalks (chopped) (about 2 ¼ cups)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • about ½ cup full fat coconut milk (I used a little less)

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars

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Prepare to indulge in the delectable Strawberry Rhubarb Bars featuring a mouth-watering crumb topping and a lusciously gooey fruit filling. This dessert is an absolute must during rhubarb season, pleasing the palates of everyone fortunate enough to savor its fantastic flavors. Brace yourself for a dessert that is sure to win hearts and satisfy cravings! FULL RECIPE HERE

Ingredients:

Crumb layers

  • 1 ⅓ cups (188g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cups (120g) rolled old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1 ¾ cups (273g) hulled and diced strawberries (from 12 oz whole)
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) ¼-inch thick diced rhubarb
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup (71g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (9g) cornstarch

Semi Toasted Coconut Macaroons

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Indulge in the heavenly delights of Semi Toasted Coconut Macaroons. These delectable treats boast a unique combination of flavors, with a hint of toasty goodness in every bite. The crisp, golden exterior gives way to a chewy and moist interior, creating a delightful texture that is simply irresistible. With each mouthful, you will be transported to a tropical paradise, savoring the sweet, nutty taste of coconut. Whether enjoyed as a tea-time snack, a dessert accompaniment, or simply as a decadent treat, Semi Toasted Coconut Macaroons are sure to leave you craving more. FULL RECIPE HERE

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup finely chopped rhubarb
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 4 large egg whites (right in-between ¼-1/2 cup in my measuring cup.)
  • ½ cup + 1 tsp. granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp. almond extract
  • Pinch of salt

RHUBARB BARS

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These bars are the perfect embodiment of the flavors and joys of spring. Inspired by the vibrant red stalks of rhubarb found at a local market, the recipe creates a creamy, citrusy curd that perfectly complements the rich and cookie-like cream cheese shortbread crust. The combination of sweetness and tartness is simply heavenly. FULL RECIPE HERE

Ingredients:

For the rhubarb puree
  • 3 cups chopped rhubarb
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
For the cream cheese shortbread
  • 5 oz low-fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups flour
For the rhubarb curd
  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 cup rhubarb puree
  • red dye
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup flour

Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Muffins

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These muffins are a delicious and healthy option for breakfast or a snack. These muffins are gluten-free and sweetened naturally with dates, containing no added sugar, butter, or oil! Overall, these Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Muffins are a nourishing and tasty choice for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. FULL RECIPE HERE

Ingredients:

  • ¾ Cup Dates, roughly chopped (tightly packed, 125g)
  • ½ Cup Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 6 tablespoon Fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 Large egg white
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 Cup Oat flour (click here to see how to make your own!) (103g)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Cup Strawberries, diced (90g)
  • ¼ Cup Rhubarb, sliced (30g)

I hope you enjoyed this post all about healthy rhubarb recipes! Leave in the comments below what you want to see next on the blog!

Until next time,

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More Rhubarb Recipes:

  • Rhubarb Jam
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
  • Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Cake

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FAQs

Is rhubarb a Southern dish? ›

It is part of New England cuisine. Rhubarb has long been a popular choice for pies in the Great Plains region and the Midwest Region, where fruits were not always readily available.

Why do people cook with rhubarb? ›

Because of its inherent tang, rhubarb shines when cooked with sugar. You'll find the fruit stewed into rhubarb compote, diced and tossed into a pie, or sliced into thin strips and layered on tarts or upside-down cake (swap it for lemons in this recipe).

Which country eats the most rhubarb? ›

Since then rhubarb's popularity grew to a peak just before World War II. It was always more popular in Britain and the U.S. than elsewhere but rhubarb also achieved noteworthy popularity in Australia and New Zealand. Culinary uses also spread to northern Europe.

When not to use rhubarb? ›

Kidney disease: There are chemicals in rhubarb that might harm the kidneys or increase the risk of kidney stones. If you already have kidney disease, avoid rhubarb. Kidney stones: Rhubarb contains a chemical that the body can convert into kidney stones. If you have ever had kidney stones, don't take rhubarb.

What does rhubarb do to human body? ›

The vitamin K content of rhubarb helps you maintain strong, healthy bones. Vitamin K is important for bone formation and it can help prevent osteoporosis. Rhubarb is an excellent source of fiber, which helps to lower cholesterol.

Is rhubarb Southern? ›

Most rhubarb production now is centered in the states of Washington, Oregon and Michigan, although it is a popular home garden vegetable across the northern tiers of states.

Where is rhubarb originally from? ›

Rhubarb is native to Asia, in the cold climates of China, Mongolia and Siberia. Rhubarb leaves are toxic, they contain high levels of oxalic acid. Although poisonous, it would take 9-18 pounds of leaves to be fatal to a 145-pound person.

What culture uses rhubarb? ›

Rhubarb (also named Rhei or Dahuang), one of the most ancient and important herbs in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), belongs to the Rheum L. genus from the Polygonaceae family, and its application can be traced back to 270 BC in “Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing”.

Is rhubarb an American thing? ›

Although rhubarb originated in Asia, it is now grown across Europe and North America, most famously in the Rhubarb Triangle, which is the area between Wakefield, Morley and Rothwell in the U.K.

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