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Banana Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins

Delight in these Banana Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins! Soft, fluffy, and topped with a crunchy streusel, they're the perfect sweet treat for any time of day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Easy, Sweet
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (lite okay; Greek yogurt may be substituted)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed, for streusel)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold, for streusel)
  • Cinnamon optional for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your muffins bake evenly and rise perfectly.
  • Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
  • Step 3: To the dry ingredients, add 1 cup of mashed ripe bananas, 1/3 cup of vegetable or canola oil, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  • Step 4: Gently fold in 1 cup of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips into the muffin batter. This will add bursts of chocolatey goodness in every bite!
  • Step 5: In a separate bowl, combine 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1/4 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly. If desired, sprinkle in a little cinnamon for extra flavor.
  • Step 6: Grease your muffin pan or line it with paper liners. Use a spoon or ice cream scoop to fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with the batter. Then, generously sprinkle the streusel topping over each muffin.
  • Step 7: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. The tops should be golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed.
  • Step 8: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Muffin Pan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon or ice cream scoop

Notes

  • For best results, use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips.
  • Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top of the streusel for added flavor!