Description
King Arthur Flour’s Banana Crumb Muffins combine moist, fluffy banana-infused batter with a crunchy, spiced crumb topping made from simple, wholesome ingredients. These muffins offer a perfect balance of natural sweetness and warmth for a comforting snack or breakfast treat that can be customized with nuts, berries, or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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Muffin Batter
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, melted
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/2 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (natural)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup natural brown sugar
Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup natural brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, natural brown sugar, ground cinnamon (natural), plant-based butter, and natural gelling agent. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the mixture until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with a fork. Add melted plant-based butter, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Stir until fully combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon (natural), natural brown sugar, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Bring Wet and Dry Together: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and gently fold together with a spatula. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be thick with some small lumps.
- Fill Muffin Cups and Add Crumb: Divide the batter evenly into a greased or lined muffin tin. Generously sprinkle the prepared crumb topping over each muffin, pressing lightly so the topping sticks well.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool slightly in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the sweetest and moistest muffins.
- Do not overmix the batter; gentle folding keeps muffins tender.
- Press crumb topping lightly to help it stick and become crispy while baking.
- Check oven temperature with a thermometer to ensure even baking.
- Allow muffins to cool before removing from the tin to prevent falling apart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana muffins, crumb topping, plant-based, breakfast, snack, cinnamon, easily customizable