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Crispy Banana Bread Muffins Recipe with Easy Crunchy Streusel Topping

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These crispy banana bread muffins feature a crunchy streusel topping and a tender, moist crumb inside. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, they are quick, easy, and made with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • For the Crunchy Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, browned and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir frequently until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool slightly. Mix in the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly but with some clumps for crunch. Set aside.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Add dry ingredients: Sprinkle the baking soda, salt, and flour over the banana mixture. Gently fold everything together with a spatula—don’t overmix! The batter should be thick but slightly lumpy.
  5. Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Top with streusel: Generously sprinkle the crunchy streusel topping over each muffin.
  7. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a muffin; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The tops should be golden with a satisfying crunch.
  8. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins. Brown the butter carefully for the streusel to get a nutty flavor. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for sweetness. Cool muffins on a rack to keep the streusel topping crunchy. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly.

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