Banana-Pecan Muffins

Streusel Topping
1/2 C. sugar
1/3 C unbleached all-purpose flour
4 TBS. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
(I half this topping - it makes WAY too much)


1 C. sugar
1/2 C vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 1/2 C. mashed bananas (3 medium bananas)
2 C. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 Tsp. baking powder
1 Tsp. baking soda
1/4 Tsp salt
1/2 Tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 C (3 ounces) pecans, finely chopped (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 375. Grease or line muffin cups (I think it makes about 16-18).
2. To prepare the streusel: Combine sugar, flour, and butter (either softened or melted). Set aside.
3. For muffins: Combine sugar, oil, and eggs until light colored and foamy. Add mashed banana and beat well.
4. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the pecans and the banana mixture. Mix about 10 strokes.
5. Spoon into cups until level with the top of the cup. (I do about 3/4 or they are huge) Place 1 Tbs streusel on top of each muffin. (I just sprinkle however much I want). Cook for 20 min's or until golden.