If you’re looking for a muffin recipe that’s guaranteed to become a household favorite, look no further than these Chocolate Chip Banana Streusel Muffins! These muffins have been on repeat in our kitchen for weeks, and my son requests them almost daily for breakfast. Honestly, I can’t blame him—they’re just that good. With a moist banana muffin base, a generous amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a sweet, crumbly streusel topping, I’m pretty sure these will be on repeat in your household too!
Why You’ll Love These Muffins:
These muffins strike the perfect balance between a tender, flavorful banana muffin and the irresistible crunch of the streusel topping. The semi-sweet chocolate chips add a melty, indulgent touch, making each bite a little piece of heaven. Whether you’re baking them for a special breakfast or just need something to pair with your afternoon coffee, these muffins hit the spot every time.
What you will need
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Butter
- Eggs
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Oats
- Banana
- Lemon Juice
- Chocolate chips
FAQs
Why bake the muffins at 400 degrees for 5 minutes and then 350 degrees for the rest of the time?
Baking the muffins at 400 degrees for the first 5 minutes helps form the outer structure of the muffin, giving it that perfect dome shape and maximum rise we all love. Then, by lowering the temperature to 350 degrees, we ensure the inside bakes through without the outside becoming too brown or crispy. It’s a simple trick that guarantees a bakery-worthy muffin!
Can I bake and freeze the muffins?
Absolutely! These muffins freeze beautifully. Simply bake them and allow them to cool completely. Then, flash freeze the muffins on a baking sheet in the freezer for a couple of hours. Once they’re slightly frozen, transfer them to a gallon-size ziplock bag, remove the air, and place them back into the freezer. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months! When you’re ready to enjoy, just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds, and they’ll taste as good as fresh.
Watch This Recipe
@megsescapades
Chocolate Chip Banana Streusel Muffins
Ingredients
Muffins
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup ripe banana mashed
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Streusel Topping
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp butter softened
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and grease or line a muffin pan with paper liners
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour and baking soda. Set aside
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in half of the mashed bananas and mix until well combined. Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully incorporated. Add the remaining mashed bananas and lemon juice, then mix again until smooth. Gently fold in the chocolate chips
- Scoop the batter into the muffin pan, filling each well about 3/4 full
- Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Add the softened butter and mix with your fingers (or a pastry cutter) until the mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each muffin
- Bake in the preheated 400-degree oven for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops of the muffins spring back when lightly pressed. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
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