Banana Streusel Muffins
These delightful Banana Streusel Muffins combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping, making them perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas Overripe bananas work best for sweetness.
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 piece egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Measure by spooning into the cup.
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Enhances flavor.
Streusel Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar Mix with a pinch of cinnamon.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add in the sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, flour, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
Baking
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- For the streusel topping, mix brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon and sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm for the best flavor and texture. Can be customized by adding nuts or chocolate chips.