Kittencal's Banana-Almond Muffins With Almond Streusel Recipe

Directions:

1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2. For the topping; in a bowl mix together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; blend in the soft butter using your fingertips, then add in the finely chopped almonds; set aside.
3. Line 12 regular muffin tins with paper liners.
4. In a medium or large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
5. In another bowl beat the melted butter with sugar, egg and vanilla extract until well blended (about 2 minutes) add in the mashed bananas, mix until just blended.
6. Using a wooden spoon mix in the flour mixture until JUST blended (the batter will be lumpy).
7. Mix in the chopped almonds.
8. Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffin tins, then sprinkle the topping mixture on top of each muffin.
9. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until muffins test done.