Banana Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins Recipe
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.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 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.
Notes
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.
