It seems as though lately my muffin pan is getting some extra love. Who knew muffins were so fun?!
First of all, I want to know this: how many of you like nuts in your baking? Almonds? Pecans? Walnuts? If I’m being honest – and isn’t this the place for that? – then I will admit that I’m not the biggest fan. Sometimes they’re OK, but when it comes down to it they just don’t get crunchy or nutty enough for me when they’re inside of a baked good.
Which is why I put them on top in the streusel. And now you can say, “That’s what she said.” I know you were thinking it! I know because I was too…hehe.
Dirty jokes aside, I adore banana bread. Even in my banana-hating years I still loved it, and even more so today! So it makes sense that muffins and streusel would be the next step in the adoration process. You know, besides just making sure I used up the remainder of the brown bananas on the counter.
BANANA BREAD STREUSEL MUFFINS
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 small bananas, peeled and mashed
- 1 egg
- 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 Tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts (pecans would be great too though)
- 1 Tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl combine the sugar, bananas, egg, oil, yogurt, and vanilla…just dump it all in and whisk together! Sift in the flour, salt, and baking powder and stir until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated. Spoon into muffin pan that has been greased and only fill each cup up about halfway. In a small bowl press the butter, nuts, brown sugar, tablespoon of flour and cinnamon together using your fingers. It’s going to be messy but it’s well worth it! Spoon a little bit of the mixture on top of each muffin. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for about 5 minutes. Serve warm!
If I’m being totally honest – and this is the place for that, isn’t it? – these are seriously some of the best muffins I’ve ever had. Go try ’em and let me know what you think!
Great Recipe! I just made them and they are so good! Especially the crumb topping 🙂
I am always looking for banana recipes. I always seems to have dark ones around 🙂 Going to try this next. Hope all is well with you!
I feel like everyone’s muffin pan is getting extra love. I know mine has been. These look like they are more then cause for baking and spreading it though. Streusel topping – does it get any better?
can you send some of these my way…please?
Muffins are fun, but streusel is more fun! I’ll eat anything with bananas and streusel. 🙂
Cute! That last picture of the muffin … I love its little streusel hat. 🙂 These look streusul-y and wonderful!
Anything with a streusel topping must be good!
If I could marry that streusel topping, I woud. Looks amazing!!
I have two speckled nanas sitting on my counter just screaming out for me to fulfill their destiny in life. Today, there will be streusel muffins. Thanks, Heather!
I don’t prefer it but I can tolerate nuts in baked goods. However, this streusel topping looks delicious! Excited to try this 🙂
I think ALL muffins should be topped with streusel. Actually maybe everything just in general should be topped with it.
I have a love affair with muffins. They are so good. And thankfully pre-portioned. LOL
Streusel topping always takes a muffin to the next level. You know – since it can’t have icing like its cupcake cousins. And for the record – I like nuts in my (baked) goods. How’s that for a TWSS??? 😉 hehehe
ome of my favorite muffins ever!!
The streusel topping is killing me! Love this recipe!
I, too, adore banana bread… want this!
Agreed, I like my nuts on top too (twss ;))