Moist Banana Streusel Muffins

I adapted my banana bread recipe into a streusel muffin recipe. The muffins are moist inside with a satisfying crunch on top. Stir in nuts if desired, but that is a no-go in our house.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins (approx.)

Ingredients

• MUFFINS

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup white sugar
• 2  eggs
• 2  large  ripe bananas, mashed
• 1⁄3 cup sour cream
• 1  pinch salt
• 2  cups  sifted flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda

• STREUSEL TOPPING

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cream shortening and white sugar together.
3. Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas.
4. Stir in sour cream.
5. Sift flour, salt and baking soda together and add to banana mixture. Batter will be on the thicker side.
6. For streusel, combine sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl; cut in butter.
7. Line or grease a muffin tin. Fill cups 3/4 full.
8. Sprinkle streusel topping over muffins.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.