Banana muffins with an irresistible topping.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup mashed bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Streusel Topping:
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter

DIRECTIONS

• Prepare a 12-cup greased and floured or paper-lined muffin tin.
• In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Form a well at the center.
• Use a separate bowl to combine the milk, egg, vegetable oil, bananas, vanilla and nuts. Transfer this into the reserved well. Combine well until moistened but do not over mix.
• For the Streusel Topping, mix sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl before cutting in the butter until crumbly.
• Fill the muffin tins by 3/4-full and sprinkle with the prepared toppings.
• Bake in a 400 degrees F preheated oven for about 18 minutes. Let it cool over wire rack.
• Makes 1 dozen muffins.