Banana Bread Muffins With Brown Sugar Topping
If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make treat for breakfast or dessert, look no further than banana bread muffins with brown sugar topping. These muffins are a fun twist on the classic banana bread recipe and are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a separate bowl and add them to the wet ingredients, mixing well to combine.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. If desired, add chopped nuts to the batter at this time.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, and melted butter for the topping.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups and sprinkle the brown sugar topping over each muffin.
- Bake the muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These banana bread muffins with brown sugar topping are a great way to use up ripe bananas and are a tasty treat that everyone will enjoy. They make a great breakfast or snack, and can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
Tips For Making The Best Banana Bread Muffins:
- Make sure your bananas are nice and ripe. This will give you the best flavor and texture in your muffins.
- If you don't have brown sugar for the topping, you can use regular granulated sugar instead. However, the brown sugar will give you a deeper, richer flavor.
- If you want to make these muffins even more indulgent, you can add chocolate chips or chopped chocolate to the batter.
- If you're not a fan of nuts, you can leave them out of the recipe, or replace them with something else, like raisins or dried cranberries.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing can lead to tough and dense muffins.
- If you have leftover muffins, you can freeze them for later. Just place them in an airtight container or zip-top bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Banana bread muffins with brown sugar topping are a delicious and easy treat that everyone will love. They're perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. Follow this recipe for a delicious and satisfying treat that will have your taste buds asking for more. Enjoy!
