Description
Enjoy the moist and flavorful King Arthur Flour’s Banana Crumb Muffins featuring ripe bananas and a crunchy, plant-based crumb topping. This simple, plant-based recipe blends natural ingredients for a soft, tender crumb with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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Banana Muffin Batter
- 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 1/2 cups King Arthur all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk (e.g., almond or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Crumb Topping
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the bananas and wet ingredients: Mash the ripe bananas thoroughly to achieve a smooth consistency. In a large bowl, whisk together the plant-based milk, vegetable oil, brown sugar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vanilla extract (natural) until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the King Arthur all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and natural gelling agent to ensure perfect distribution for a fluffy texture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, then gently stir in the mashed bananas. Be careful not to overmix to maintain lightness in the batter.
- Make the crumb topping: In a small bowl, mix the plant-based butter, brown sugar (natural), flour, cinnamon (natural), and a pinch of salt with your fingers until it forms crumbly bits. This topping will bake into a crisp, sweet crust.
- Fill muffin tins and bake: Divide the batter evenly into a lined muffin tin, then sprinkle the crumb topping generously over each muffin. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas with lots of brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Stop stirring as soon as wet and dry ingredients combine to keep muffins tender.
- Press the crumb topping lightly but evenly on each muffin to achieve consistent crunch.
- Make sure all wet ingredients are at room temperature to blend smoothly.
- For accuracy, weigh flour instead of using scoops for consistent results every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Banana muffins, crumb topping, plant-based muffins, breakfast muffins, moist banana muffins, King Arthur Flour recipe