Apple Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread Muffins

I'm always experimenting with different variations of banana bread. It's a slight obsession. I actually buy bananas just to let them get brown. I love how moist and flavorful my banana bread always turns out. And I just happened to have some apples that needed to be used up. So, I give you this recipe for apple cinnamon banana bread muffins with a delicious cinnamon sugar crumble. This may be my favorite banana bread recipe yet! So delicious and perfect for fall! 

Apple Cinnamon Crumble Banana Bread Muffins

Ingredients:

4 ripe medium bananas, mashed

1/3 cup butter, melted

3/4 cup white sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 small or 1 large apple, peeled, cored and chopped 

2 tsp. cinnamon

For crumble topping:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

4 tbsp. butter, melted

1/2 tsp. cinnamon 

1/4 tsp. salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. 

2. In large mixing bowl, combine bananas, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Sprinkle baking soda and salt over mixture. Slowly stir in flour, making sure not to over mix. Fold in apples and cinnamon. 

3. In separate bowl, combine all ingredients for crumble topping. Squish with hands until well combined and crumbly. 

4. Pour batter evenly in to greased muffin pan. (Makes about 14 muffins.) Fill each cup about 2/3 of the way full with batter. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly on top of batter. 

5. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until edges are browned and inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool and enjoy!

Coconut Banana Bread Muffins

If you have visited my blog before, you know I'm a sucker for banana bread. Every week I buy a bunch of bananas and let them sit on my counter as I not-so-patiently wait for them to brown enough to make banana bread for the coming week. I also have a slight obsession with coconut, so this recipe is a perfect combination of two things I love! These muffins are delicious enough for dessert and healthy enough for breakfast! Nom nom!

Coconut Banana Bread Muffins

Ingredients:

2 very ripe bananas (optional: +1 for topping)

3 tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp skim milk

2 tsp orange juice

2 tsp Greek yogurt

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup quick oats

1 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp baking powder 

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional: +2 tsp for topping)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In medium mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth. 

3. Add oil, vanilla, brown sugar, egg, milk, juice, and yogurt. Whisk 2-3 minutes until well combined. 

4. In separate bowl, combine dry ingredients. 

5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Let mixture stand 15 minutes. Fold in shredded coconut. 

6. Pour batter in to greased or papered muffin tins. Top with additional shredded coconut or banana slices. 

7. Cook at 350 for 18-22 min or until toothpick comes out clean and bread is golden brown. Enjoy!

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Craving a brownie? Me too! These muffins are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. And at only about 120 calories each, you won't have to sacrifice your dieting either. Chocolate with bananas is one of my favorite combinations ever. So go on, have a few for desert, snack or even breakfast!

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Ingredients:

3 bananas, very ripe

1 egg

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

Non-stick cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In large mixing bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Add egg, sugar and vanilla and whisk together. 

3. In separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.  

4. Coat muffin tin with non-stick spray and pour batter evenly in to tin. (I made 10 muffins.) Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!

Cranberry-Almond Banana Bread Breakfast Muffins

Have some brown bananas in the house going bad? Banana bread is always an awesome way to use them up! These muffins are super quick, easy, and healthy at 120 calories each! Make them for a week's work of low-cal breakfast or snacks!

Cranberry-Almond Banana Bread Breakfast Muffins

Ingredients:

3 ripe medium bananas 

3/4 cup old fashioned oats 

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbsp butter, melted

1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

2 large egg whites

1 tsp almond extract 

1/3 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

1. Mash bananas with potato masher until smooth. 

2. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl. 

3. Let stand at least 20 min to allow oats to soften. 

4. Spoon mixture evenly in to greased muffin pan. (Recipe makes 12 muffins.)

5. Bake at 325 for 25-35 min or until brown. Enjoy!