Banana Crumb Muffins are bursting with luscious banana flavor. Banana muffins with a Crumb Topping are the perfect afternoon snack or special breakfast treat! You'll adore every single crumb of this scrumptious muffin!
Banana Muffins are a great way to use those ripe bananas. You'll find them so easy to make and they don't require a mixer. Get adventurous and throw in chocolate chips, other types of nuts, or no nuts at all! Kids and adults will love them for breakfast or just a snack. Give them a try and let us know what you think in the comments!
Try some of our other favorites, such as Crescent Breakfast Casserole, Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins, or Homemade Southern Banana Pudding.
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Ingredients for Banana Muffins from Scratch
Crumb Topping
- all purpose flour
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- unsalted butter, room temperature
Banana Muffins - ripe bananas, mashed
- all purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- granulated sugar
- egg
- ground cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- vegetable or canola oil
- chopped walnuts
FAQs
Banana muffins with crumb topping are delicious baked goods made with ripe bananas and topped with a buttery, sweet crumble. The crumb topping adds a crunchy texture and extra flavor to the moist banana muffins.
Yes, you can freeze these muffins. Wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. To thaw, leave them at room temperature or warm them in the microwave for a few seconds.
Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour, either partially or completely. Using whole wheat flour will give the muffins a denser texture and a nuttier flavor. You may need to add a bit more liquid to the batter if it becomes too thick.
Yes, you can make mini banana muffins by using a mini muffin tin. Reduce the baking time to 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Top Tips
- Overripe bananas with brown spots or streaks are perfect for muffins. They will give you the sweet flavor needed.
- Walnuts are optional, add if you love them, but it is not required to get a delicious banana muffin.
- Avoid overmixing the batter or the muffins may become too dense.
Do you need to ripen the bananas faster? Place them in a brown paper bag and close it tightly for 2-3 days. - If you are making mini muffins, bake 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees.
- When the muffins come out of the oven, cool 5-10 minutes in the pan, then remove them. Don't wait too long or the bottoms may become soggy.
- To store, place in an airtight container up to 4-5 days.
How to make Homemade Banana Muffins
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a muffin pan with nonstick spray or muffin liners.
- In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients: brown sugar, all purpose flour, and ground cinnamon. Mix in room temperature butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- Using a medium bowl, whisk all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, egg, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and oil until combined well.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared muffin pan. You can use nonstick spray in a ¼ cup measuring cup, then scoop batter and pour into each cup or use a spoon to fill them ¾ full.
- Sprinkle crumble mixture over the top of each muffin.
- Bake 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Rest 5-10 minutes in the pan, then remove to a baking rack. Enjoy!
Banana Muffins with Crumb Topping Recipe
Ingredients
Crumb Topping
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
Banana Muffins
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a muffin pan with nonstick spray or muffin liners.
- In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients: brown sugar, all purpose flour, and ground cinnamon. Mix in room temperature butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- Using a medium bowl, whisk all purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed bananas, egg, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and oil until combined well.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into prepared muffin pan. You can use nonstick spray in a ¼ cup measuring cup, then scoop batter and pour into each cup or use a spoon to fill them ¾ full.
- Sprinkle crumble mixture over the top of each muffin.
- Bake 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Rest 5-10 minutes in the pan, then remove to a baking rack. Enjoy!
Courtney king
Delish banana muffins
Jill Lockridge
Thank you so much!