Banana Walnut Muffins

Sprinkiling cinnamon-sugar on the batter just before baking makes a crunchy top. I have also subbed chocolate chips for the walnuts.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1⁄3 cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts
• 1⁄3 cup golden raisin
• 1  cup  mashed banana (about 1 to 2)
• 1  cup  whole milk yogurt
• 1  large egg
• 4  tablespoons butter, melted (or vegetable oil)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with baking liners.
2. In a small bowl mix 1/4 cup sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix flour, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, salt remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon, walnuts and raisins.
4. In a small bowl, beat together the banana, yogurt and egg with a fork. Stir in the butter. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Fill the lined muffin cups. Sprinkle with the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Bake until golden and toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 20 minutes.