Banana Crumb Muffins

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The best banana muffin recipes have a sweet crumb topping which is what makes these banana muffins stand apart from the ordinary. They're scrumptious!

By Lisa Kreft
Updated on June 6, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 muffins
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Ingredients

Muffins:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 3 bananas, mashed

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ⅓ cup butter, melted

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Crumb Topping:

  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease or line 10 muffin cups with paper liners.

    Ingredients to make banana crumb muffins

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  2. Prepare muffins: Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

    A large bowl of flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a spoon

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  3. Beat bananas, white sugar, melted butter, and egg together in a separate bowl.

    A bowl with mashed banana, butter, sugar, and egg with a whisk

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  4. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until combined.

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  5. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

    A muffin pan lined with paper liners, filled with banana muffin batter

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  6. Prepare crumb topping: Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Use a fork to mix in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture is crumbly; sprinkle topping over muffins.

    A small bowl of brown sugar crumbs

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.

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  8. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
8g Fat
46g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 353mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 168mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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