Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat? These banana crumb muffins are the perfect solution! Packed with the sweetness of ripe bananas and topped with a crunchy crumb topping, these muffins are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The best part? They’re incredibly simple to make, even for novice bakers. So grab your mixing bowls and let’s get baking!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
Optional:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (perfect for cinnamon lovers)
Crumb Topping:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Muffin Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin pan with 10 baking cup liners (or grease the pan).
- In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate medium bowl, mash the bananas. Beat together with white sugar, egg, and melted butter until combined.
- Add the banana mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Be careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into each muffin cup, filling about ¾ full.
For the Crumb Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut in 1 tablespoon of butter until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the muffin batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy!
