Banana Streusel Muffins

Any banana dessert is amazing, but top it with streusel, and you make it taste even better. These banana streusel muffins are the perfect treat, low in sugar and calories, and high in protein! Let’s get to baking!

What do you put in banana muffins? 

• 2 ripe bananas (233 grams)
• 2 whole eggs (room temp)
• 1 tbsp whipped butter, room temp (7 grams)
• 2 cups protein pancake mix (I used Pamcakes’ Pancakes)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup vanilla Fairlife nutrition plan shake (240 mL)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon

Streusel 

• 1 tbsp whipped butter (7 grams)
• 2 tbsp pancake mix (16 grams)
• 3 tbsp Swerve brown sugar 

How do you make homemade banana streusel muffins?

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
2. Grease and line 12 cupcake tins with parchment squares
3. In a large kitchen mixer, add bananas and combine until there are no more banana chunks
4. Add eggs, butter, vanilla, and mix until well combined
5. Add the remaining muffin ingredients (pancake mix, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, protein shake,)
6. Divide batter into the 12 cupcake tins
7. Combine the streusel ingredients in a small ball, and crumble evenly on top of each muffin
8. Bake for 13 minutes
9. Allow to cool and enjoy

Makes 12 muffins; 1 muffin is 112 calories, 4.2 grams of fat, 9.9 grams of carbs, and 8.9 grams of protein. Seach HNFit Banana Streusel Muffins in My Fitness Pal for easy logging. 

How do you put the crumble on top of the muffins?

I recommend using your hands to crumble the streusel mixture on top of the muffins. It creates the next texture and ensures you get those big chunks of streusel in there that we all love!

Why are my banana muffins dense?

There may be too much leavening agent in the muffins causing them to rise and then collapse. Also, be sure to spread out the streusel evenly among the muffins, too much will weigh them down and stop them from rising!

What is the secret to making moist and fluffy muffins?

Do not over stir the batter, and make sure you allow the eggs, protein shake, and butter to sit out at room temp before preparing! This will allow for the muffins to bake well and stay light, airy, and moist!

What is the difference between banana bread and banana cake?

Banana bread is a bit denser than a banana cake. Imagine a slice of bread, versus a slice of cake. The cake is a bit airier, while a slice of bread is more firm. Both are delicious desserts, either way, you slice it… ha 😉

How do I know if my bananas are ripe enough for banana bread?

The riper banana is the sweeter it gets! They are better than the darker they become, they need at least a few speckles, but if they are completely black that is actually perfect!

What is the nutrition information for banana streusel muffins?

This recipe makes 12 muffins, each muffin is 112 calories, 4.2 grams of fat, 9.9 grams of carbs, and 8.9 grams of protein! You can search HNFIt Banana Streusel Muffins for easy logging in My Fitness Pal. 

Can you meal prep banana streusel muffins?

Yes, these muffins are the perfect meal prepped treat. Make sure to seal them tightly in a container, or you can freeze them for a few weeks. The muffins can be enjoyed at room temp, or warmed up in the microwave for 8-10 seconds!

Are banana muffins a healthy dessert?

Banana muffins are a very healthy dessert! All sweets are great for you in moderation, these muffins are only 112 calories each and only 4 grams of sugar!

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• Cinnamon Banana Cake
• White Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
• The Perfect Zucchini Bread
• Chocolate Swirl Banana Muffins
• Banana Muffins
• Chocolate Chip Banana Bars
• Chocolate PB Stuffed Cookie
• Healthy Zucchini Donuts