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Easy Vanilla Iced Banana Bread Muffins

August 6, 2019 by Selena Robinson Leave a Comment

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I don’t think I ever had a single piece of banana bread when I was growing up. And I wasn’t the biggest fans of bananas either.

So I didn’t grasp the full amazingness of banana bread until I was an adult. And, let me tell you, it is amazing.

My kids love banana bread too. But now that the school year has started and our mornings are a little…hectic, I prefer to serve them something they can grab and go.

Which is why these iced banana bread muffins are a perfect go-to morning meal!

Easy Iced Banana Bread Muffins

I can bake them up fairly quickly and then let the kids eat a few with yogurt or fruit before they head out. Then I can eat the rest while they’re gone.

It’s a win-win.

Easy Iced Banana Breakfast Muffins

Read on to get this easy iced banana bread muffins recipe to make for your family!

Plus, take a look at our easy no-churn ice cream recipes if you want to have a little something special waiting when the kids get home too!

Want a change from the typical banana muffins recipe? Try these iced banana bread muffins for a simple and delicious breakfast or snack!

Easy Iced Banana Bread Muffins

This iced banana bread muffins recipe uses the basic muffin ingredients: flour, sugar, eggs, and, of course, bananas. But it’s a bit healthier because it uses applesauce, rather than oil or butter.

Easy Iced Banana Muffins Recipe

What really sets it apart, though, is the streusel topping and the glaze that’s added at the end.

Those two touches basically make it dessert-worthy in my book.

Easy Iced Banana Muffins

As a note, if you intend to freeze these, do it before you add the streusel topping and glaze. Save those steps until you defrost the muffins and warm them up again.

Simple Iced Banana Muffins

The streusel is made of cinnamon and brown sugar and butter and just everything that makes life sweet.

Simple Banana Breakfast Muffins

Plus, it gives the muffins a little “crunch” too.

Iced Banana Breakfast Muffins

The icing is just the finishing touch.

By the way, if you’re baking these on a busy morning, you can make the streusel the night before and store it in airtight container.

Then you’ve saved a step when you’re trying to get the kids out the door.

Iced Banana Muffins Recipe

Scroll down to get the full printable iced banana bread muffins recipe!

Check out these other recipes your kids will love!

Make ice cream without an ice cream maker with these easy no churn ice cream recipes! Perfect for summer!

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These cute and creative bento lunches for kids are perfect for busy school days, field trips, and more! These are so cute and tasty for little appetites!

And see more ways to get breakfast on the table on my Breakfast Ideas for the Family Pinterest board!

Iced Banana Bread Muffins Recipe

Print the recipe card below to get the full iced banana bread muffins recipe! If you make these yourself, I’d love to know how they turned out!

(And if you were tempted to eat the entire batch.)

Iced Banana Muffins Recipe
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Easy Iced Banana Bread Muffins Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins

Ingredients

Muffins

  • 1 1/2  cups  all-purpose flour
  • 1  tsp  baking soda
  • 1  tsp  baking powder
  • 1/4  tsp  salt
  • 1/2  tsp  cinnamon
  • 1  egg
  • 1/2  cup  light brown sugar
  • 1  tsp  vanilla extract
  • 3  bananas  mashed
  • 1/3  cup  applesauce

Streusel

  • 1/3  cup  light brown sugar
  • 1/8  cup  all-purpose flour
  • 1/8  tsp  cinnamon
  • 1 1/2  tbsp  butter  softened

Vanilla Icing

  • 3/4  cups  powdered sugar
  • 1  tsp  vanilla extract
  • 1  tsp  milk

Instructions

To make the muffins:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line or grease a muffin pan.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

  3. In another mixing bowl, combine the egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and applesauce.

  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until fully combined, without mixing more than necessary.

  5. Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.

To make the streusel:

  1. In a small mixing bowl, prepare the streusel by combining the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.

  2. Use a pastry blender to cut in the butter.

  3. Sprinkle the streusel over the muffins then bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

To make the vanilla icing:

  1. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing.

  2. Once the muffins have cooked and cooled slightly, use a spoon to drizzle each muffin with the vanilla icing.

  3. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

If you want to freeze the muffins, bake them and let them cool completely. Store them in a resealable plastic bag.

When you want to serve them, defrost them and make the streusel as described aboved. Sprinkle the streusel over the muffins and warm them in the oven by baking them at 300 degrees for five to ten minutes.

Prepare the icing as described above and drizzle over each muffin before serving.

These easy iced banana bread muffins are wonderful for breakfast or snacks, especially if you have hungry kids! Whip up these banana muffins in just a few minutes!

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