Apple Cinnamon Banana Nut Muffins

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Apple Cinnamon Banana Nut Muffins combine grated apple and mashed banana with warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg for a moist, tender crumb. A streusel topping made from chopped walnuts, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon adds a crunchy, buttery contrast. These muffins balance fruity sweetness with a subtle spice that pairs well with spreads like apple butter or peanut butter. Their texture is soft inside with a crumbly, sweet top, making them satisfying for breakfast or a snack.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

17 mins

Total Time

37 mins

Servings: 9 servings

Calories: 200 kcal

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

½ cup apple skin on + packed, coarsely grated, red delicious
½ cup banana mashed, super-ripe
½ cup sugar
1 tsp coconut oil (or your favorite healthy oil)
¾ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp allspice
⅛ tsp nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup whole wheat flour 100% or extra all-purpose flour
¾ tsp baking soda
¾ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2 egg large
¼ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

STREUSEL TOPPING

¼ cup walnut finely chopped
3 TBSP brown sugar (packed)
3 TBSP butter cold
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp cinnamon
⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F and allow cold ingredients to reach room temperature. Line a muffin tin with parchment paper liners or lightly grease.
Next coarsely grate your apple with a box grater then chop it into little pieces for apple in every bite! Mash the banana with a fork until smooth.
Add both to a skillet along with coconut oil, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg and saute until tender and fabulously fragrant. Remove from heat, transfer to a large bowl, and allow to cool to room temperature.
While you wait, prep the rest of the recipe. Mince your walnuts until they're super fine (feel free to use a food processor) and combine with remaining streusel ingredients.
Mash and mix the streusel with a fork and/or your fingers until it transforms from powdery to paste-like. The result should be a crumbly, buttery streusel that makes you want to lick your fingers! Make the mixture as sweet or cinnamon-y as you'd like.
Next combine carefully measured flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
Grab your cooled apple-banana mixture and whisk together with yogurt and eggs.
Using a sifter or sieve, slowly sift flour into wet mixture as you mix the two. Stir until just combined. Use a tablespoon to divide batter evenly between 9 muffin cups. (I added a TBSP and a half to each cup) Add a hearty later of streusel on top of each.
Bake at 350 F for 15-18 minutes depending on muffin size. Test with a toothpick in the center around the 15 minute mark and if it comes out clean, pull the muffins; otherwise, test again in a minute or two. Allow to cool and enjoy!

Notes

Stuff the muffins while they're still warm for the best flavor experience.
Store tightly covered at room temperature for up to a few days.
Reheat in the microwave for around 25 seconds to restore softness and freshness.
The streusel topping is a favorite and can be doubled if you prefer more crunchy sweetness.
The recipe is lightly sweetened relying on the fruit; adjust additional sweeteners as preferred.

Nutrition Information

Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 133mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 169IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Calories	200kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	34g	11%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	47mg	16%
Sodium	220mg	9%
Potassium	133mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	17g	34%
Vitamin A	169IU	3%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	41mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.