Banana Streusel Muffins are a delightful combination of moist banana bread and a sweet, crumbly streusel topping. These muffins are packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, with a soft and tender crumb that makes them irresistible. The streusel topping, made with a blend of butter, sugar, and cinnamon, adds a delicious crunch and extra sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert, these muffins are a great way to use up overripe bananas and treat yourself to a comforting, homemade delight.
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- â…“ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the muffin cups.
- Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill the muffin tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these delicious Banana Streusel Muffins warm from the oven, with their moist banana center and crunchy, sweet topping making them a perfect treat for any time of day!