Banana Almond Streusel Muffins

Banana Almond Streusel Muffins (Originally from Taste of Home as seen at Carries Sweet Life)

1.5 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg (slightly beaten)

1/2 cup melted butter

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large or 3 small mashed ripened bananas

1 tsp almond extract

1Tbsp toasted almond slivers

Topping:

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1Tbsp cold butter

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 Tbsp toasted almonds (slivers or sliced)

1 Tbsp flour

Preparation:

Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in one bowl and set aside.

Mix bananas, granulated sugar, almond extract, egg, and butter, and 1 Tbsp almond slivers until combined. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just incorporated. In a small bowl mix the topping ingredients until crumbly texture is achieved.

Line or grease muffin tin. Fill each cup about 3/4 full and generously top each with the streusel topping. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a wooden toothpick is inserted and comes out clean. Cool on a baking rack and store in an airtight container.

Makes 12