Banana Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the sweet, comforting flavors of ripe bananas and chocolate with a crunchy, buttery streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and sure to please any crowd.

Equipment:

Oven
Muffin tin
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Spoon or scoop for filling muffin cups
Wire rack for cooling

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup chocolate chips

For the Streusel Topping:

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
Make the Muffin Batter:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, sugar, egg, and melted butter.
- Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
Prepare the Streusel Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the nuts if using.
Assemble the Muffins:
- Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in each cup.
Bake the Muffins:
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Tips:

For extra banana flavor and moisture, you can add an additional banana to the batter.
To ensure even baking, fill any empty muffin cups halfway with water. This helps the muffins bake evenly and prevents the pan from warping.
For a healthier twist, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour and reduce the sugar by using a sugar substitute suitable for baking.

Banana Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins are a fantastic way to use up overripe bananas and satisfy your sweet tooth. With their moist texture, chocolatey bites, and crunchy streusel topping, these muffins are sure to become a favorite for all occasions. Enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures in this delightful baked treat!

Banana Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins are a delightful treat that combines the sweet, comforting flavors of ripe bananas and chocolate with a crunchy, buttery streusel topping.

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Equipment

Oven
Muffin tin
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Spoon or scoop for filling muffin cups
Wire rack for cooling

Ingredients

For the Muffins:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large ripe bananas mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg lightly beaten
1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup chocolate chips
For the Streusel Topping:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter cold
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
Make the Muffin Batter:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix the mashed bananas, sugar, egg, and melted butter.
Fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Prepare the Streusel Topping:
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the nuts if using.
Assemble the Muffins:
Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter in each cup.
Bake the Muffins:
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.