Lighter banana crumb muffins –Y’all, let me tell you about a delightful treat that’s just as easy on the waistline as it is on the taste buds! These Lighter Banana Crumb Muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack any time of day. They’re moist, flavorful, and you won’t even miss the extra calories!
Lighter Banana Crumb Muffins
Check out this scrumptious image of what we’re about to whip up:
Now that we’ve got our eyes on those muffins, let’s dive into what you need to grab from the kitchen:
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup quick oats for the topping
- 1 tablespoon melted butter for the topping
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, for the topping
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, applesauce, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. If you want to add some crunch, toss in those walnuts!
- In a small bowl, combine the oats, melted butter, and brown sugar for the crumb topping.
- Scoop the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over each muffin.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack!
These muffins are a sweet way to brighten your day while keeping things light. Serve them warm with a little butter or just enjoy them as is. Either way, you’re in for a delicious treat!