Banana Cinnamon Muffins

These muffins are always a favorite treat in my house. They are moist, full of flavor and the wonderful cinnamon sugar topping just makes them extra special. This recipe makes 10 good size muffins, but you might want to double it – they don’t last long! They’re wonderful served warm, but they also make a delicious lunch treat or afternoon snack.

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Banana Cinnamon Muffins

These delicious muffins have an incredible banana flavor with a light touch of cinnamon. Of course, the amazing cinnamon-sugar topping puts them over the top. These are the BEST banana muffins you'll ever eat!

Servings

Ingredients

Muffins:

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 3 bananas, mashed
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 Tbsp butter, melted

Servings Ingredients Muffins: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 3 bananas, mashed 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract Cinnamon Sugar Topping: 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 4 Tbsp butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375° F.

1. Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line a muffin tin with paper or silicone liners.
2. In a large bowl, combine the 1-1/2 cups of flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, beat the bananas, sugar, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until well combined. Add the banana mixture to the flour mixture, stirring just until moistened. Do not overmix! Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
4. Bake the muffins in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, just until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove muffins to a cooling rack.

Cinnamon-Sugar Topping:

1. In a small bowl, melt the 4 Tbsp of butter. In another small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Dip each muffin top into the melted butter, then dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

Variations:

Gently fold 1/2 cup of chopped nuts into the batter before scooping it into the muffin cups.