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Banana Crumb Muffins

By Tara Noland on August 24, 2014 | Updated November 30, 2023

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These Banana Crumb Muffins are full of great banana flavor and topped with the best crunchy crumble you will ever have!! These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, as a snack or to take to work or school. You will want to make more to share them. They are like banana bread but better and easy to grab and go!

Want more muffin recipes? Try our Banana Nut Muffins, Zucchini Carrot Breakfast Muffins, Refrigerator Bran Muffins, or Blueberry Muffins. Or if you want the same streusel topping then try these Apple Cranberry Muffins, so good!!

Plateful of stacked banana crumb muffins.

Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch

I am so happy that Serena from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch is here today. I am running with kids this week and really wanted a fellow blogger to help me out.

Serena accepted my invitation, and I am grateful to her. I lucked out with such a great post to share with you today too.

Look at these gorgeous muffins she has made for you!! Banana Brown Sugar Crumb Muffins are going to be a favorite in this household too!! Perfect for fall, I can’t wait to try them!!

Overhead shot of muffins with a banana on the plate.

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Hello everyone! I’m Serena, and I am the creator of Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch, where I share my adventures in the kitchen along with my husband, Colt. We have 3 lovely kids who love to participate in the kitchen and use the blog regularly to make some of their favorite recipes!

I love to share tried and true step-by-step recipes with my readers to help inspire and give confidence in the kitchen.

I’m so excited Tara invited me to guest post on Noshing With The Nolands today; we’ve become great friends over the last few months when she reached out to me about Sunday Supper and mentored me through the process.

Thanks so much for inviting me to guest post, Tara! I feel truly honored you thought of me!

I couldn’t think of a better recipe to share with all of you than Banana Brown Sugar Crumb Muffins because it’s a favorite in our house. If Tara and I lived closer, it would be the muffins I would make when I had her over for coffee.

I know you’ll love them as much as we do!

What Ingredients are in these Muffins?

Ingredients for banana crumb muffins.

This recipe uses really simple ingredients, and if you have bananas, you just might have everything else you need. You want to use a ripe banana, but they don’t have to be overripe for this recipe. Using just ripe bananas will give you the same punch of banana flavor that you are looking for. This recipe has both baking soda and baking powder to give the muffins that beautiful fluffy rise that is great in a good muffin.

The muffins are made in two steps, the crumble topping and the muffins themselves. The recipe is easy, but you add bananas in two different ways. Don’t change this up, as it gives the recipe the perfect banana appeal.

Ingredients

Crumb Topping

All-Purpose Flour

Brown Sugar

Salt

Butter, Cold Cut Into Cubes

Muffins

Ripe Bananas

Light Brown Sugar

3/4 cup Butter, Room Temperature

Whole Eggs, Beaten

Vanilla Extract

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Salt

All-Purpose Flour

How to Make Banana Crumb Muffins

Crumble topping ingredients in a food processor.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Use muffin liners or grease a standard 12-sized muffin tin.

For Brown Sugar Flour Crumb: In a mixer, add 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mix until well combined. Add 1/4 cup cold butter and mix until crumbly and well combined. Place in a small bowl and set aside.

For Banana Muffins: Mash 2 of the bananas and set aside.

Mix together the remaining butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.

Add the remaining 3 bananas and mix until well combined.

Scrape the sides of the bowl and add eggs, vanilla, plus the rest of the dry ingredients, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Add mashed bananas and flour and mix until combined.

Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups and fill them to 3/4 of the way full. Divide crumb topping evenly over muffins.

Bake for 20 minutes to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean. Let muffins cool completely. Once cooled they also freeze well.

Overhead shot of muffins in a pan.

Banana Brown Sugar Crumb Muffins are perfect for back to school because they are best made the night before as the banana flavor intensifies. These will quickly become a family favorite!

Close-up of a banana muffin with a bite taken.

These are one of my absolute favorite muffins, and I know you will love them too. The ingredients just magically come together and create a moist, tender muffin with the best crumbly topping, and there is a lot of that too. You want some of the incredible topping with each bite.

Here is the original photo; this post has been updated.

Original picture before post was updated of a muffin on a plate.
Square image of a muffin on a plate with crumble topping around the muffin.

Recipe by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

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Tara Noland
Banana Brown Sugar Crumb Muffins are a fantastic treat with a sweet crunch topping and a tender, moist interior!!
4.61 from 277 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Breads, Muffins and Scones
Cuisine American
Servings 12 -16 muffins
Calories 285 kcal

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Ingredients
 

Crumb Topping

  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Butter Cold Cut Into Cubes

Muffins

  • 5 whole Ripe Bananas
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Butter Room Temperature
  • 2 whole Eggs Beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Use muffin liners or grease a standard 12-sized muffin tin.
  • For Brown Sugar Crumb: In a mixer, add 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mix until well combined. Add 1/4 cup cold butter and mix until crumbly and well combined. Place in a small bowl and set aside.
  • For Banana Muffins: Mash 2 of the bananas and set aside.
  • Mix together remaining butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add remaining 3 bananas, mashed and mix until well combined.
  • Scrape sides of bowl and add eggs, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until well combined.
  • Add reserved mashed bananas and flour, mix until combined.
  • Fill prepared muffin tin 3/4 of the way full. Divide crumb topping evenly over muffins.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of muffins comes out clean. Let muffins cool completely. Once cooled they also freeze well.

Equipment

KitchenAid KSM150PSER Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Pouring Shield, 5-Quart, Empire Red
Wilton Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Bakeware Muffin and Cupcake Pan, 12-Cup
120 Pieces Tulip Cupcake Liner Baking Cups Muffin Tins Treat Cups for Weddings, Birthdays, Baby Showers,Brown and Natural

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 297mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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  1. Gigi says

    September 6, 2025

    What temperature are they supposed to be baked at doesn’t say in the recipe. It’s also confusing as to the banana bananas. It says to set aside, but it never says to put them all in the recipe. It’s not well written.

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      September 6, 2025

      All this information is in the recipe card. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 8. Add mashed bananas and flour, mix until combined.

      Reply
  2. Janis Davies says

    August 4, 2025

    4 stars
    Why does my crumb topping always just kind of sink into the muffin it’s not really crumbly?

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      August 4, 2025

      Hmm, that is weird, are you changing up the ingredients at all? Using really large bananas?

      Reply
  3. Janis Davies says

    July 2, 2025

    5 stars
    My family cannot get enough of them, they constantly want me to make them. That crunch on the top really sets them apart from other banana breads or muffins.

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      July 2, 2025

      So glad everyone enjoys them!! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
  4. Kristin Coleman says

    June 15, 2025

    I’m looking forward to making these. Just wondering if I can freeze these at all. Can’t wait to try these.

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      June 16, 2025

      Yes, they freeze well, I have to add that!

      Reply
      • Kristin Coleman says

        June 20, 2025

        Thank you so much.

        Just made these yesterday and they are SO GOOD. This will be go to recipe.

        Reply
        • Tara Noland says

          June 20, 2025

          So glad you love them!!

          Reply
  5. Joyce says

    June 15, 2025

    5 stars
    I made these today and they turned out amazing! Thanks for the recipe. Btw, can they be frozen?

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      June 16, 2025

      Yes they do freeze well.

      Reply
  6. Janis Davies says

    June 4, 2025

    5 stars
    Best banana muffin recipe I’ve ever tried. Can I make this into loaves?

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      June 4, 2025

      So glad you like them!! I haven’t tried that but I am sure you can.

      Reply
  7. Julie says

    May 21, 2025

    5 stars
    Just made these muffins today. They are great. I will be making them again. Just enough batter and topping for 12 big muffins. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      May 21, 2025

      So glad you enjoyed them, we make them here a ton.

      Reply
  8. Donna says

    April 30, 2025

    Absolutely the best banana muffins I’ve ever eaten. Quick & easy recipe. Crunchy topping. Great with your morning coffee!

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      April 30, 2025

      So glad you loved it!!

      Reply
  9. Karla Baker says

    April 15, 2025

    No way would you need 5 bananas for only 12 cupcakes/muffins, unless they are really small bananas. I usually only need one cup of mashed bananas (about 2 regular size ones), for a 9×13 pan or 12 muffins. Confusing!!!

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      April 15, 2025

      These are the best muffins ever, you should try them before making an opinion.

      Reply
  10. Shay says

    March 5, 2025

    5 stars
    Tried this recipe! Super tasty! Love me a crumb topping too! It has been a major hit with my toddler too, which is always a win!!

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      March 5, 2025

      So glad the little one liked them, yes that is always a bonus!!

      Reply
  11. Myrrh says

    February 25, 2025

    5 stars
    Have made this recipe two times and they went like like wild fire! Everyone loved them at work and at church. Have many requests for more! However, I am out of muffin cups! So I made this one a 16×9 sheet muffin! Turned out fantastic! Thanks so much for the recipe! Also, I drizzled some caramel over the cupcakes and the cakes after they’ve cooled a bit. I serve them the next day and the Caramel soaked in a bit and adds great flavor!

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      February 26, 2025

      Amazing, sounds like everyone is enjoying this recipe!!

      Reply
  12. Sharon M Zabrowski says

    January 16, 2025

    Bananas come in all different sizes! Makes a difference in a recipe. How about giving some measurements in weight or cups???? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      January 17, 2025

      We use average sized bananas for this recipe and a chopped banana is about 2/3 cup and mashed is 1/2 cup. Hope that helps.

      Reply
  13. Anne Larsen says

    October 10, 2024

    Hi, I just have one question. Do you mash the other 3 bananas before adding them to the mixture or do you add them whole? I would like to make these tomorrow for a brunch on Saturday so your assistance is greatly appreciated.

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      October 10, 2024

      Yes, you need to mash the 3 bananas also. I will add that for clarification.

      Reply
  14. Amber Smith says

    September 8, 2024

    Cant see the crumble ingredients because of an ad i cant remove…

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      September 8, 2024

      I am not seeing the same issue, was this on the recipe card?

      Reply
  15. Kelly L. says

    July 31, 2024

    5 stars
    This is a fantastic recipe! Delicious, fast and easy to make! Makes a great nutritious breakfast on those busy mornings.

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      July 31, 2024

      So glad you loved it!! Thanks for telling us!!

      Reply
  16. Lori says

    July 29, 2024

    5 stars
    Love this recipe my husband brings them to work and everyone just go crazy over them!

    Reply
  17. Sherry says

    July 26, 2024

    Can I make this into a cake? If so, what size pan would you recommend? And what temp/ time?

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      July 27, 2024

      I have not done this but in searching they say 24 muffins equal a 9×13″ cake so this recipe makes 12 or so and then I would use a 8×11 or 8×8 inch pan. I hope that helps.

      Reply
  18. Candy says

    April 30, 2024

    I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but the crumble just doesn’t seem to stay crumble. It keeps melting. I made these 3 times already.

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      April 30, 2024

      Hmm, I have never had a problem like this. Are you using cold butter?

      Reply
    • Myrrh says

      February 25, 2025

      Try putting the topping in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it. This keeps it cold and crumbly.

      Reply
      • Tara Noland says

        February 26, 2025

        This sounds amazing, I am so glad you have made it your own. Love that!

        Reply
  19. Mary La Martina says

    April 27, 2024

    Why do you separate the bananas? I am so confused if all five bananas are used in the muffin mixture. Why not just smash all the bananas together and put them in?

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      April 28, 2024

      These muffins are excellent. I would follow the directions for the best results.

      Reply
  20. Cynthia says

    March 23, 2024

    Can I use frozen bananas? I always freeze when they get a little too ripe for eating. Will it make the batter too wet?

    Reply
    • Tara Noland says

      March 23, 2024

      Yes you can, shouldn’t make a difference.

      Reply
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