Banana Crumb Muffins

Banana Crumb Muffins

If you have overripe bananas put them to good use with this quick and easy recipe. These are perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

banana crumb muffin
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour unbleached
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 each bananas overripe
  • 1 each egg
Crumb Topping
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour unbleached
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter cold

Equipment

  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Line muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners OR grease muffin pan.
  3. In a large bowl mix dry ingredients together and make a well in the middle.
  4. In a medium bowl, mash the bananas and mix in remaining wet ingredients until well blended.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until no dry areas appear. Careful not to over mix as batter should be lumpy.
  6. Use a 1/4 measuring cup to evenly place batter in muffin pan.
For the crumb topping
  1. Mix together dry ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Cut cold butter into bowl until a crumbly (pea-like) texture occurs.
  3. Use tablespoon to spread evenly on tops of muffins.
Bake approximately 20 minutes. Inserted toothpick should come out clean.