Best 6 Lighter Banana Crumb Muffins Recipes

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Calling all banana bread and muffin lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate Lighter Banana Crumb Muffins. These delectable treats are not just your average muffins; they're a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

These muffins boast a moist and fluffy banana bread base, generously studded with sweet banana chunks. The streusel crumb topping adds a delightful crunch and a hint of cinnamon that perfectly complements the banana flavor. Each muffin is a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making them irresistible.

But that's not all! This recipe also includes two additional muffin variations to satisfy every palate. For those who prefer a classic muffin experience, there's the Traditional Banana Crumb Muffins. These muffins feature a classic muffin batter with a generous helping of banana chunks and a streusel crumb topping.

And for those seeking a healthier option, the Gluten-Free Banana Crumb Muffins are a delightful treat. Made with gluten-free flour, these muffins are just as moist and flavorful as the traditional version, without compromising on taste.

No matter which variation you choose, these Lighter Banana Crumb Muffins are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. They're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. And with their easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a batch in no time. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a baking adventure!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LIGHTER BANANA MUFFINS



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This banana bread has no oil, or butter of any sort. It doesn't need it! Because this bread isn't greasy it makes great muffins without the greasy bottoms I have experienced through other recipes. The walnuts are optional.

Provided by Shelby Mendiguren

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs, beaten
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line 10 muffin cups.
  • In a medium bowl, combine eggs and bananas. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, sugar and baking soda. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture. Fold in walnuts if desired. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 373.3 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

ULTIMATE BANANA MUFFINS



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My staple go-to recipe for overripe bananas! The key to super moist muffins is to mix the batter until only just combined, and not to over bake.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground nutmeg
3 very ripe bananas
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl. Mix in white sugar, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixture until just combined. Fold walnuts into the batter.
  • Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 286.1 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

BANANA CRUMB MUFFINS



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This is one of my favorite recipes for banana crumb muffins-and it's the only kind our 4-year-old will eat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Combine bananas, sugar, egg and butter; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine the first three topping ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over muffins. , Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LIGHTER BANANA CRUMB MUFFINS



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A basic banana muffin with crunchy topping. Fat free! I prefer organic applesauce.

Provided by aradi

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon agave syrup
1 egg, beaten
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 cup flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Beat bananas, 3/4 cup brown sugar, agave syrup, egg, and 1/3 cup applesauce in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined. Stir banana mixture into the dry ingredients to make a smooth batter. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full of batter.
  • Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon in a bowl; stir 1 1/2 teaspoons of applesauce into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 254.6 mg, Sugar 25 g

KING ARTHUR FLOUR'S BANANA CRUMB MUFFINS



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A hearty loaf of banana bread is an excellent way to use up a pile of leftover bananas, but sometimes you want a lighter option. These tender banana muffins are crowned with a delightfully crunchy cinnamon crumb topping that lends to their addictive nature. The easy recipe, which doesn't require any special equipment - just a couple of bowls - was adapted from one originally developed by a 9-year old named Meghan Cwikla. With it, she won the junior division at the 1997 State Baking Contest at the Connecticut State Fair.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     breakfast, brunch, easy

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, room temperature
1 1/2 cups King Arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large, ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • For the topping, in a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar and cinnamon. Add butter or margarine and mix with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly. Put aside while preparing muffin batter.
  • For the muffins, in large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, sugar, slightly beaten egg and melted butter or margarine. Mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. (Do not use paper muffin cups!) Using hands, arrange coarse, pea-sized crumbs over muffin batter.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until muffins test done with a cake tester. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

BANANA CRUMB MUFFINS



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The crumb topping is what makes these banana muffins stand apart from the ordinary. They're scrumptious!

Provided by Lisa K

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 bananas, mashed
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
⅓ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 352.5 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

Tips:

  • For a moist and fluffy crumb topping, use a combination of all-purpose flour, brown sugar, oats, melted butter, and ground cinnamon.
  • To prevent the muffins from sticking to the muffin pan, grease the cups or use muffin liners.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full to allow for rising during baking.
  • Bake the muffins in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These lighter banana crumb muffins are a delicious and healthier treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They are moist and fluffy with a sweet and crunchy crumb topping. Made with whole wheat flour, they are also a good source of fiber. Enjoy these muffins on their own or with your favorite spread.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, these lighter banana crumb muffins are sure to be a hit. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, they're a great recipe for any occasion.

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