Banana Streusel Muffins

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. 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.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. 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.
  7. 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!