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Coffee Cake Banana Bread Muffins

These Coffee Cake Banana Bread Muffins combine the moistness of banana bread with the crumbly sweetness of coffee cake topped with a delicious streusel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Feel free to substitute with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 3 pieces overripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better!
  • 0.33 cups unsalted butter, melted Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Coffee Cake Crumb Topping
  • 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or spraying it with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas, then mix in the melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until incorporated and smooth.
  4. Gently combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined—don’t overmix!
Making the Crumb Topping
  1. For the crumb topping, mix together the flour, sugars, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl.
  2. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is crumbly.
Baking
  1. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter, then generously sprinkle the crumb topping over each.
  2. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy them warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Serve muffins warm with coffee or tea. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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