How To Make Banana Crumb Muffins At Home

Banana crumb muffins are a popular bakery style treat. They are soft inside with a light crumb topping that adds texture and flavour. You make them with ripe bananas, basic baking ingredients, and a simple topping mix. They suit breakfast, tea time, or a snack.

Ingredients

For the muffins:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 125 g butter, melted
• 150 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 190 g plain flour
• A pinch of salt

For the crumb topping:

• 50 g flour
• 40 g brown sugar
• 30 g cold butter, in small cubes

Method

1. Heat the oven to 190°C. Line a muffin tray with paper cases.
2. Mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add the dry mix to the banana mix. Stir lightly until combined. Do not overmix.
5. For the crumb, rub flour, brown sugar, and cold butter with your fingers until it looks crumbly.
6. Fill muffin cases three quarters full. Sprinkle crumb mix on top.
7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean.
8. Cool on a wire rack before eating.

Tips

• Use overripe bananas for stronger flavour.
• Add nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon for variation.
• Store in an airtight box for three days.

Why People Like Them

Banana crumb muffins offer a mix of soft texture with a light crunch on top. They use common ingredients and suit all age groups. The recipe works for home cooks and beginners.