Description
Big Beautiful Banana Walnut Streusel Muffins are a deliciously easy treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with crunchy walnuts, all topped with a sweet and crumbly streusel. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. The heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen while they bake will have everyone eagerly waiting to enjoy these scrumptious goodies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (medium-sized)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (lightly toasted)
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 4 tbsp melted butter or plant-based substitute
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in vegetable oil and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Add eggs one at a time while stirring gently, then fold in chopped walnuts.
- For the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbly.
- Divide muffin batter evenly into prepared muffin tins and sprinkle streusel on top of each muffin.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - Substitute walnuts with pecans or chocolate chips for varied flavors. - Add a dash of nutmeg or vanilla extract for an extra flavor boost. - Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.