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Easy Banana Crumb Muffins

Warm, pillowy muffins packed with ripe bananas and a delightful crumb topping, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 225
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter they are.
  • 1/3 cup melted butter Use unsalted butter for better control over salt content.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent for the muffins.
  • a pinch salt Enhances flavor.
  • 3/4 cup sugar You can adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 large egg, beaten Room temperature for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Standard flour for baking.
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Standard flour for the crumb.
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas and stir in the melted butter. Then, add the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the banana mixture, stirring just until combined.
  5. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the crumb topping over the muffin batter.
  2. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter for light and fluffy muffins. Use ripe bananas for best flavor. Consider letting the batter sit for an hour before baking for improved texture.