Decadent Sour Cream Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of these Decadent Sour Cream Banana Muffins, topped with a delightful cinnamon streusel. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack, these moist muffins are made with ripe bananas and creamy sour cream, giving them a luscious texture. The crunchy streusel topping adds the perfect contrast to the soft muffin beneath. Get ready to share this irresistible treat with family and friends, as they'll disappear quickly!
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Servings
200
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 cups (sifted)
granulated sugar
1 cup (divided)
baking powder
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
large eggs
2 (beaten)
sour cream
1 cup
butter or margarine
1/4 cup (melted)
ripe bananas
2 medium (mashed, about 1 cup)
extra sugar for streusel
1/4 cup
additional all-purpose flour for streusel
3 tablespoons
cinnamon for streusel
1/4 teaspoon
butter or margarine for streusel
2 tablespoons (softened)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it generously.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined.
3
In a separate small bowl, beat the eggs, then add in the sour cream, melted butter, and mashed bananas. Mix until thoroughly combined.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a spatula, just until everything is moistened. Take care not to overmix!
5
Fill the prepared muffin cups about three-fourths full with the batter.
6
To make the streusel topping, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Cut in the softened butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.
7
Sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over each filled muffin cup.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Information
7.7g
Fat
30g
Carbs
2.5g
Protein
1g
Fiber
15g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Decadent Sour Cream Banana Muffins?
They are moist banana muffins made with sour cream and ripe bananas, topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How long do these muffins need to bake?
Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
What ingredients are needed for the batter?
You need flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, eggs, sour cream, butter, and mashed bananas.
How many bananas are required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 medium ripe bananas, which is about 1 cup when mashed.
What is the purpose of sour cream in this recipe?
Sour cream gives the muffins a luscious, moist texture and a slightly tangy flavor.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, the recipe allows for either butter or margarine in both the batter and the streusel.
What is in the cinnamon streusel topping?
The streusel consists of 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of softened butter.
How do I prepare the muffin tin?
You can either line the muffin tin with paper liners or grease it generously.
Should I sift the flour?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour.
How many eggs are used?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs, which should be beaten before adding.
How much sugar is used in the main batter?
The main batter uses 1 cup of granulated sugar.
What dry ingredients are whisked together first?
Whisk together the sifted flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
How do I combine the wet and dry ingredients?
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently with a spatula just until moistened.
Why shouldn't I overmix the muffin batter?
Overmixing can result in tough muffins; you should only stir until the ingredients are just moistened.
How full should I fill the muffin cups?
Fill the prepared muffin cups about three-fourths full with the batter.
How do I make the streusel mixture crumbly?
Cut the softened butter into the sugar, flour, and cinnamon using a pastry cutter or your fingers.
How do I check if the muffins are done?
Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin; if it comes out clean, they are finished baking.
Should I cool the muffins in the tin?
Allow them to cool slightly in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack.
How many calories are in one muffin?
Each muffin contains approximately 200 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is approximately 7.7g of fat per muffin.
How many grams of carbohydrates are in a muffin?
Each muffin has 30g of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in each serving?
Each muffin provides about 2.5g of protein.
Is there any fiber in these muffins?
Yes, each muffin contains about 1g of fiber.
How much sugar is in one muffin?
There is approximately 15g of sugar per muffin.
What are the total number of ingredients in this recipe?
There are 14 ingredients used in this recipe, including those for the streusel.
What occasions are these muffins good for?
They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
What tags describe this recipe?
Tags include banana muffins, sour cream, streusel topping, quick bread, breakfast, snack, baking, and dessert.
Is the butter for the streusel melted or softened?
The butter for the streusel should be softened, not melted.
What is the preparation for the bananas?
The bananas should be ripe and mashed before being added to the wet ingredients.