Banana Nut Coffee Cake Muffins

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease with non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, prepare the streusel by combining 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Add in the 2 tbsp of cold cubed butter (or melted butter as per instruction variation) and mix until it reaches a crumbly consistency. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the muffins: 1 2/3 cup flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.

4. 4

   In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: 8 tbsp melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 mashed bananas, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1/3 cup sour cream until well combined.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix to ensure a tender crumb.

6. 6

   Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 1/2 full.

7. 7

   Add a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and a portion of chopped nuts to the center of each muffin, then add more batter on top to cover.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the prepared streusel topping evenly over each muffin cup and finish with a little more cinnamon sugar.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Start 20-minute timer
10. 10

    Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Add icing if desired before serving.