Best Ever Banana Muffins With Streusel Topping
There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked banana muffins in the morning. Warm, sweet and comforting, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as an afternoon snack. And when you add a crunchy streusel topping to the mix, you get a sublime combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in thirds, alternating with the milk, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in chopped nuts, if using.
5. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the streusel topping - flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter - until crumbly.
6. Divide the muffin batter evenly among the muffin cups. Sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin, pressing it lightly to adhere to the batter.
7. Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips and Tricks
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more moist the muffins will be.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the muffins to be tough and dense. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
- Add your favorite mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, coconut flakes or raisins, to make the muffins even more delicious.
- If you don't have all-purpose flour on hand, you can use whole wheat flour or a combination of all-purpose and whole wheat flour.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Conclusion
These Best Ever Banana Muffins With Streusel Topping are easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or as a snack, they are sure to become a family favorite. So next time you have some ripe bananas lying around, give this recipe a try and impress your loved ones with your baking skills!