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Moist Banana Streusel Muffins

Moist Banana Streusel Muffins

Name: Moist Banana Streusel Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 muffins
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 ½ cups sifted whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 eaches ripe bananas, mashed; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg; ¾ cup white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Rating: 4.78 stars

32 Ratings
28 Reviews
9 Photos

These moist muffins were created in my kitchen while trying to bake with whole wheat flour, which has more fiber than all-purpose flour.

By Melissa Lindsey Gibson

Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 muffins

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 10 muffin cups with cooking spray.

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Step 2

Whisk 1 1/2 cups sifted whole wheat flour with baking soda, baking powder, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix together mashed bananas, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, egg, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Gently fold banana mixture into dry ingredients just until moistened; do not overmix. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
Step 3

Mix dark brown sugar with 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl, stirring until combined; mash 1 tablespoon unsalted butter into the mixture with a fork until streusel topping resembles crumbs. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
Step 4

Bake muffins in the preheated oven until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs, about 20 minutes.

Cook's Note:

Sifting the whole wheat flour adds air and allows the wheat flour to become lighter, so that the muffins are less dense.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

277.6 calories; protein 3.8g 8% DV; carbohydrates 43g 14% DV; fat 11.4g 18% DV; cholesterol 46.1mg 15% DV; sodium 302.2mg 12% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (28)

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healthnut

11/05/2012

This recipe is the best ever! I was searching and searching for the healthy and delicious baked goods and the idea of moist banana muffin yet entirely whole wheat flour muffin was very tempting. It was very moist. I added organic chia seeds to the flour mixture, and used 1/2 cup of unpasturized honey and 1/2 organic cane sugar instead of white and brown sugar for the topping. I also added organic walnuts on the top. It came out beautifully. Thank you so much for inventing this recipe!!!!! Read More

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32 Ratings

5 star values: 25
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 0
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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healthnut

11/05/2012

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pomplemousse

10/28/2012

Very good. I didn't do the streusal topping--I'd run out of steam by then so just topped with a sprinkle each of cinnamon and brown sugar. Hubs and niece really enjoyed them; niece says 4 1/2 stars. Hubs says he'd like more banana flavor--but it was good as is and he says he always would like more banana flavor. I don't have a flour sifter so just put the wheat flour in the KA for a while and ran it--wasn't sure it'd work but it did. Muffins came out moist and not at all dense. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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JenV

03/27/2013

Just took these muffins out of the oven- they are delicious warm with a cold glass of milk. I don't usually like to make changes to recipes when I review them, but I didn't do the topping because I ran out of butter so I added some chocolate chips to the batter. Read More

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varlene

02/25/2014

Great whole wheat alternative to the popular "Banana Crumb Muffins" recipe. Made these muffins several times store them in the freezer and they are great! Read More

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kar

02/06/2014

These were GREAT! Since the recipe called for whole wheat (and that is all I had-no white flour) I wondered if they would be dry or too dense but they were delightfully moist and not heavy at all. This recipe is a keeper!Thank you. Read More

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Jojo

06/21/2015

Loved it!! Best muffins I've ever made. Skipped the streusal bit because I thought it would be too sweet (was naughty and added some apple sauce). Was great warm but got even more moist when cool! Read More

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jillybeans34

02/14/2015

Followed recipe made this twice now. A little too sweet. Will be cutting back on the sugar next time. Read More

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KRISTINH472

09/08/2015

My kiddo said it might be the best muffin he has ever eaten- and he has eaten a few! Wonderful wonderful muffins using freshly ground whole wheat flour. Used oil instead of butter and made 12 muffins. Read More

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carla

02/11/2014

Delicious! I added 1/4 c apple cinnamon applesauce 1/2 c semi sweet chic chips and cut back on the sugar and butter. I also used 4 medium bananas instead of 3. My family loved them! Read More

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Nutritional Information

Moist Banana Streusel Muffins

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Calories: 277.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 8 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 14 %

sugars:

fat: 18 %

saturated fat: 34 %

cholesterol: 15 %

vitamin a iu: 7 %

niacin equivalents: 19 %

vitamin b6: 13 %

vitamin c: 5 %

folate: 5 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 6 %

magnesium: 14 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 12 %

thiamin: 11 %

calories from fat:

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percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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healthnut

11/05/2012

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pomplemousse

10/28/2012

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JenV

03/27/2013

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varlene

02/25/2014

Great whole wheat alternative to the popular "Banana Crumb Muffins" recipe. Made these muffins several times store them in the freezer and they are great!

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kar

02/06/2014

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Jojo

06/21/2015

Loved it!! Best muffins I've ever made. Skipped the streusal bit because I thought it would be too sweet (was naughty and added some apple sauce). Was great warm but got even more moist when cool!

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jillybeans34

02/14/2015

Followed recipe made this twice now. A little too sweet. Will be cutting back on the sugar next time.

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KRISTINH472

09/08/2015

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carla

02/11/2014

Delicious! I added 1/4 c apple cinnamon applesauce 1/2 c semi sweet chic chips and cut back on the sugar and butter. I also used 4 medium bananas instead of 3. My family loved them!

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