BANANA NUT STREUSEL MUFFINS

Banana Nut Streusel Muffins are a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert, featuring a moist cake-like crumb made from a sour cream banana bread recipe. They are finished with a sweet topping of cinnamon, sugar, and crunchy walnuts.

INGREDIENTS

Muffins

  • 5 large very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream or full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 cups flour

Streusel

  • 10 oz chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the butter and beat until smooth. Then, mix in the sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs.
  • Add the sour cream, baking soda, cinnamon, and flour. Stir until well combined, then scoop the batter into muffin liners, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • In a small bowl, combine the streusel ingredients. Sprinkle a tablespoon of the mixture over each muffin.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container.

NUTRITION (PER SERVING)

  • Calories: 327 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 57mg
  • Sodium: 184mg
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 21g