Description
Moist and flavorful banana apple muffins with a sweet cinnamon streusel topping. These wholesome muffins combine ripe bananas and fresh apples for a perfectly balanced treat that’s great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup oil (olive or coconut)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large apple, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup flour (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line 12-cup muffin pan.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, sugars, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In separate bowl, mix eggs, mashed bananas, applesauce, oil, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in grated apple.
- Divide batter among muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
- Make topping: mix brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Sprinkle topping over muffins.
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake 16-18 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overmix batter – mix until just combined for tender muffins.
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- For healthier version, substitute half the oil with additional applesauce.
- Granny Smith apples work well for their tart flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg