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Sunday, November 1, 2009

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