Banana Crumb Muffins
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
12 muffins
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Course
Breakfast
Banana Crumb Muffins
Description
Banana Crumb Muffins use ripe mashed bananas incorporated into a flour base with baking soda and powder for lift. A modest addition of cinnamon in the batter adds warmth without overpowering. The crumb topping is a simple mixture of brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter, cut together to create a sweet, crisp element. Baking at 375°F gives the muffins a moist crumb with a crunchy surface contrast.
The muffins are portioned into a standard 12-cup muffin tin lined or greased, ensuring even baking and easy removal. The cinnamon sugar topping sprinkled before baking melts and crisps around the edges, enhancing flavor and texture. Their profile suits everyday eating, pairing well with coffee or tea.
Storing the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature keeps them fresh for a couple of days, making them convenient for quick breakfasts or packed lunches. This recipe balances softness and crumbly sweetness without complicated ingredients or techniques, ideal when ripe bananas are on hand.
Ingredients
For the Muffins
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 banana mashed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 egg large
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract pure
For the Crumb Topping
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter cold
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease 12 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- In another large bowl, beat together bananas, sugars, egg, oil and vanilla. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Evenly scoop batter into prepared muffin cups.
- Make the Crumb Topping: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until evenly distributed and crumbly in texture. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
- Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Notes
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days to maintain freshness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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