Banana Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins Recipe
Delight in these moist and flavorful Banana Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins, featuring ripe bananas, rich chocolate chips, and a sweet cinnamon streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast or a tasty snack, these muffins combine soft texture with a crunchy, sugary topping baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Muffins
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Streusel Topping
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined to form the dry base.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the mashed ripe bananas, granulated sugar, lightly beaten egg, and melted unsalted butter until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix. Then fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
- Prepare Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the packed brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising. Evenly sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin for a sweet, crunchy finish.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness in the muffins.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender and moist.
- The streusel topping adds a delightful texture contrast and extra sweetness, but can be omitted if you prefer plain muffins.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a nutty twist, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
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