Vegan Banana Bread Muffins with Walnut Crumble: A Bakery-Style Delight

Whip up a batch of these heavenly Vegan Banana Bread Muffins, featuring an irresistibly moist interior and a delightful crunchy walnut crumble topping. Crafted with love and simple pantry staples, these muffins embody the essence of home-baked goodness with just 15 minutes of active preparation. The secret to their incredible moisture is ripe bananas, paired harmoniously with coconut sugar for a subtle sweetness that complements the rich banana flavor. Finished with a sprinkle of aromatic walnut crumble, these bakery-style muffins are an easy, fuss-free treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or new to the vegan scene, these muffins are sure to impress, making them the ultimate companion to your afternoon tea or morning coffee.

Why You’ll Love This:

• Effortlessly Easy: Simple to prepare with just 15 minutes of active prep time.
• Moist & Flavorful: Ripe bananas and vegan buttermilk ensure each muffin is deliciously moist.
• Crunchy Walnut Topping: Adds a delightful texture contrast and nutty flavor.
• Vegan & Wholesome: Made without eggs or dairy, suitable for vegans and anyone looking for a plant-based treat.

Perfect Occasion:

These Vegan Banana Bread Muffins are ideal for cozy mornings, afternoon tea breaks, brunch gatherings, or as a thoughtful homemade gift. Their ease of preparation and storage also makes them perfect for meal prep, ensuring a delicious vegan treat is always at hand.

Decoration Tips:

• Glaze for Extra Sweetness: Consider drizzling a simple vanilla glaze on top of the muffins once cooled for an added layer of sweetness.
• Serve with Fruit: Accompany these muffins with fresh fruit slices or berries for a refreshing contrast.
• Nut Variations: Feel free to experiment with different nuts in the crumble topping for varied flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 350g ripe bananas
• 170g coconut sugar
• 240ml vegan buttermilk
• 80ml olive oil
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 280g all-purpose flour
• 125g finely chopped walnuts
• 3 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Crumble Topping:

• 30g roughly chopped walnuts
• 30g all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp melted vegan butter or olive oil

Instructions:

1. Prep: Preheat oven and prepare muffin tray with liners.
2. Mash Banana: Combine mashed banana with coconut sugar, vegan buttermilk, olive oil, and vanilla.
3. Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Combine: Fold dry ingredients into wet, then add walnuts. Avoid overmixing.
5. Crumble Topping: Mix walnuts, flour, sugar, and cinnamon with melted butter to achieve a crumbly consistency.
6. Bake: Fill liners, top with crumble, and bake as directed. Cool before serving.
7. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp or freeze for later enjoyment.

Delight in the simple pleasure of baking with these Vegan Banana Bread Muffins, a perfect balance of moist banana flavor and nutty crunch, ready to make any day special.