Banana Walnut Muffins with Banana Chip Streusel
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
Description
A crunchy, cinnamon-y, banana chip streusel takes these muffins from basic breakfast to decadent treat.
Ingredients
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Streusel:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) flour
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) brown sugar
- 2 tbsp (30 g) melted butter
- 2 tbsp banana chips, chopped finely
- 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped finely
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- pinch salt
Muffins:
- 2 large very ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sugar
- 6 tbsp (90 g) butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup (240 ml) flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup (40 g) chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Make the topping. Mix the flour, sugar, walnuts, banana chips, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Peel the bananas and place them in the bowl of stand mixer fitter with the whisk attachment. Mix at low speed until bananas are mashed. Add the sugar and mix on medium-high speed for a few minutes until a bit frothy and sugar beings to dissolve.
- Mix in the butter, egg, and vanilla, and mix until well incorporated, scraping down the sides a few times. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix just until incorporated. Remove bowl from mixer and add the walnuts, folding them in with a spatula. Divide between 12 muffin cups and top with 1-2 tbsp of streusel.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until muffins spring back with pressed gently with your finger and are golden brown.
- Let cool in pan for a few minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container at room temp for a few days, or freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the banana chips in the streusel do?
The streusel calls for 2 tbsp of finely chopped banana chips — dried, crunchy banana pieces — mixed with 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp walnuts, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp melted butter. The excerpt says this topping is what takes these muffins from basic breakfast to a decadent treat, adding crunch and concentrated banana flavor on top.
Can I freeze these muffins?
Yes — the instructions say to store in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days, or freeze them for longer storage. The streusel topping holds up well after freezing and reheating.
