Cinnamon Streusel Banana Almond Muffins
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Cinnamon Streusel Banana Almond Muffins
Description
These muffins use ripe mashed bananas combined with a mixture of all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices including cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Wet ingredients include eggs, almond milk, coconut oil, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract, which are mixed gently with the dry ingredients to preserve a tender texture. The streusel topping features sliced almonds, rolled oats, brown sugar, whole grain flour, cinnamon, salt, and cold unsalted butter massaged together to a paste-like consistency, creating a buttery and crunchy finish after baking at 350°F.
Once assembled, the muffins are baked in a greased muffin tin until golden on top. The streusel adds texture and spice complementing the moist banana base, while almonds contribute crunch and nuttiness. These muffins work well as a wholesome breakfast item or snack, with adaptable spice levels and sweetness. Substitutions for coconut oil or adjustment of flours are possible, but may affect texture and storage life.
Storage notes indicate muffins may dry out quickly if baked oil-free and are best consumed fresh, though variations with different oils or sweeteners have been tested successfully.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour unbleached
- ½ cup whole wheat flour 100%
- ¾ tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup banana mashed (thawed if frozen, extra-ripe
- ¼ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted and cooled slightly)
- 2 TBSP pure maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract pure
STREUSEL TOPPING:
- 3 TBSP almonds sliced
- 2 TBSP rolled oats old fashioned
- 2 TBSP brown sugar packed
- 2 TBSP whole grain flour 100%
- ¼ tsp cinnamon plus extra to taste
- ⅛ tsp salt or to taste
- 3 TBSP butter cold unsalted
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a 12x muffin tin with coconut oil.
- Allow cold ingredients [milk//eggs/butter] to reach room temperature and thaw bananas if using frozen.
- Begin by making your streusel. Combine all ingredients to a small bowl and mash/massage with your fingers. The result should be a buttery streusel that is almost paste-like in texture. Season with cinnamon to taste, but try not to eat all the topping!
- Next combine carefully measured flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a medium/small mixing bowl and stir well to incorporate.
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs with your mashed banana, almond breeze almondmilk, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Using a sifter or sieve, sift flour into wet mixture as you mix the two with a fork.
- Stir until just combined.
- Spoon batter into your greased muffin tin, filling each about halfway.
- Top each with as much streusel topping as your heart desires.
- For a bit of a browned crust around the muffins, bake as per usual. For softer muffins more uniform in color (like the photos above) place your muffin tin on top of a baking/cookie sheet when baking.
- Bake at 350 F for 15-20 minutes depending on your oven's performance.
- 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 few minutes.
- Allow to cool and enjoy!
- I highly recommend stuffing at least one in your face once they're still hot. So. Much. Yum! Wrap tightly and store extras on your counter for a few days or freeze if needed. 25 seconds in the microwave makes these absolutely divine the next day! Serve them straight up [they can handle it!] or slathered in whipped butter, spiced apple butter, coconut butter, or even nut butter with a drizzle of honey!
Notes
- Melted and cooled butter can replace coconut oil for a different flavor and texture.
- All whole wheat or all-purpose flour may be used if a mix is unavailable, adjusting texture accordingly.
- Oil-free versions work but may dry out faster, best eaten the day of baking.
- Adjust maple syrup or honey for preferred sweetness level.
- Nutrition estimates are approximate and may vary based on ingredient brands and substitutions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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