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Coffee Cake Banana Bread Muffins

Coffee Cake Banana Bread Muffins for a Cozy Morning Treat

These Coffee Cake Banana Bread Muffins are a delightful blend of two favorites, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 3 bananas Ripe Bananas Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Offers a richer taste.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients.
  • 0.5 cup Melted Butter Ensure it’s not too hot when mixing in.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances overall flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Topping
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Flour Creates the right texture for topping.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Pairs perfectly with bananas.
  • 0.25 cup Cold Butter Essential for crumbly texture.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cup.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until chunky.
  3. Add brown sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla to the mashed bananas, stirring gently until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the topping and rub in cold butter until crumbly.
  7. Fill muffin tins halfway with batter and sprinkle topping generously.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and keep the butter for topping cold. Customize by adding mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

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