Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

This is my absolute favorite banana bread/muffin recipe by far.  I have tried many & I just love the subtle spices that pair well with the banana, plus you can never go wrong with a crunchy streusel.  This recipe works well for loaves of banana bread as well as the muffins.  They are so light, fluffy, fruity, & amazing, not to mention quick to throw together.  I prefer mine served warm from the oven with a little "butter."
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Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

Recipe altered from Better Homes & Gardens by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

Batter:

• 4-5 ripe bananas (1 1/4- 1 1/2 cups, mashed)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or oil)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Streusel Topping:

• 2 Tbsp butter, softened
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 3 Tbsp oats
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• heaping 1/8 tsp cinnamon

1. In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, mash up bananas.  Add sugar applesauce(or oil), & eggs.  Mix well.  Scrape bowl.
2. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & nutmeg all at once.  Mix until just blended.
3. Spray or line muffin tins with paper cups.  Fill each cup 2/3 full.  Combine streusel ingredients in a separate bowl & mash with a fork until crumbly.  Sprinkle topping over each muffin.  Bake at 350*F for 20-25 minutes until muffins spring back when touched.  Makes: 18-20 muffins.

*Makes 1 loaf, bake at 350*F for 45 min-1 hour.

This is my absolute favorite banana bread/muffin recipe by far.  I have tried many & I just love the subtle spices that pair well with the banana, plus you can never go wrong with a crunchy streusel.  This recipe works well for loaves of banana bread as well as the muffins.  They are so light, fluffy, fruity, & amazing, not to mention quick to throw together.  I prefer mine served warm from the oven with a little "butter."
Pin It

Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

Recipe altered from Better Homes & Gardens by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

Batter:

• 4-5 ripe bananas (1 1/4- 1 1/2 cups, mashed)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (or oil)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Streusel Topping:

• 2 Tbsp butter, softened
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 3 Tbsp oats
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• heaping 1/8 tsp cinnamon

1. In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, mash up bananas.  Add sugar applesauce(or oil), & eggs.  Mix well.  Scrape bowl.
2. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, & nutmeg all at once.  Mix until just blended.
3. Spray or line muffin tins with paper cups.  Fill each cup 2/3 full.  Combine streusel ingredients in a separate bowl & mash with a fork until crumbly.  Sprinkle topping over each muffin.  Bake at 350*F for 20-25 minutes until muffins spring back when touched.  Makes: 18-20 muffins.

*Makes 1 loaf, bake at 350*F for 45 min-1 hour.