Banana Blueberry Muffins with Streusel and Glaze Recipe

Introduction

These Banana Blueberry Muffins are moist, fluffy, and bursting with fresh fruit flavor. Topped with a crunchy streusel and a sweet glaze, they make a perfect breakfast treat or snack any time of day.

The image shows a close-up of a blueberry muffin with a crumbly light beige streusel topping and a drizzle of white icing on top. The muffin is golden brown with juicy dark purple blueberries baked inside, visible where a bite has been taken. Around the muffin are loose blueberries, and in the background, there is a white bowl filled with fresh dark blue blueberries. The surface beneath everything is a white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (can substitute plain or vanilla Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1–2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (2 cups recommended)
  • For the streusel:
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon half & half or milk

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg lightly. Stir in the milk, canola oil, sour cream, and mashed bananas until combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Step 3: Add the dry ingredients all at once to the liquid mixture and stir gently just until moistened. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold in the blueberries. If using frozen blueberries, toss them with a small amount of flour first to prevent sinking.
  5. Step 5: Grease two muffin tins and fill each cup about 3/4 full with the batter.
  6. Step 6: Prepare the streusel by combining flour, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until coarse crumbs form.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over each muffin and press down gently to adhere.
  8. Step 8: Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20–25 minutes, or until the centers are set and edges begin to brown.
  9. Step 9: Remove muffins from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Step 10: For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and half & half or milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled muffins before serving.

Tips & Variations

  • Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • If you prefer a dairy-free version, substitute the sour cream with coconut yogurt and use your favorite plant-based milk.
  • For extra crunch, add chopped nuts to the streusel topping.
  • Try swapping blueberries for raspberries or blackberries depending on what’s in season.

Storage

Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze muffins individually wrapped for up to 2 months. Reheat frozen muffins in the microwave for 20–30 seconds before serving.

How to Serve

A close-up of a muffin with a crumbly light brown topping that looks crunchy and scattered unevenly on top. The muffin has a light drizzle of white icing that glistens and follows the shape of the crumble, sitting loosely on the top surface. Around the muffin, there are whole fresh blueberries showing deep blue and smooth texture, some resting on the white marbled surface and some in a white bowl at the side. The background has a slightly blurred yellow banana and a second muffin with visible crumbly topping. The colors are warm and natural, highlighting the textures and freshness of the muffin and blueberries. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen blueberries without thawing?

Yes, you can use frozen blueberries directly in the batter. Tossing them in a little flour first helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.

What can I substitute for sour cream?

Plain or vanilla Greek yogurt is a perfect substitute for sour cream in this recipe. It maintains the moisture and adds a slight tangy flavor.

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Banana Blueberry Muffins with Streusel and Glaze Recipe


  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Banana Blueberry Muffins are a moist and flavorful treat, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with bursts of juicy blueberries. Topped with a crunchy streusel and a sweet glaze, they make a perfect breakfast or snack option that’s easy to prepare and sure to please.


Ingredients

Scale

Muffins

  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (can substitute plain or vanilla Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (used 2 cups)

Streusel

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon half & half or milk

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, beat one egg lightly. Stir in the milk, canola oil, sour cream, and mashed bananas until combined.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and sweeteners.
  3. Bring Mixtures Together: Add the dry ingredients all at once to the wet mixture and stir just until moistened, careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  4. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries; if using frozen berries, toss them first in a small amount of flour to prevent sinking.
  5. Prepare Muffin Tins: Grease two muffin tins thoroughly. Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with batter.
  6. Make Streusel: Combine flour, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix with a fork until coarse crumbs form, then sprinkle this streusel evenly over the muffin batter, pressing down gently for adherence.
  7. Bake Muffins: Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Bake the muffins for 20-25 minutes or until centers are set and edges turn a light golden brown.
  8. Cool Muffins: Remove muffins from the oven and from tins. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before adding the glaze.
  9. Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and half & half (or milk) until smooth.
  10. Glaze Muffins: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled muffins for a sweet finishing touch.

Notes

  • Using ripe bananas will maximize sweetness and moisture.
  • Tossing frozen blueberries with flour prevents them from sinking to the muffin bottoms.
  • Do not overmix batter to maintain a light and fluffy texture.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Substituting sour cream with Greek yogurt will add protein and reduce fat slightly.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: banana muffins, blueberry muffins, streusel muffins, breakfast muffins, easy muffin recipe, homemade muffins, baked muffins

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