Ever find yourself with just one lonely ripe banana sitting on the counter, too soft for snacking but too precious to waste? Enter these Small-Batch Pecan Crumble Banana Muffins—the perfect way to transform that banana into six tender, nutty, and slightly sweet muffins. Topped with crunchy toasted pecan crumble, they’re equal parts cozy and indulgent. A simple pecan crumble on top sets this banana muffin into a higher level.

I’ve been on the roll making banana muffins lately. Next in line for the Banana Muffin variation I want to share with you is a nutty crunchy Pecan Crumble Banana Muffin. This is the same soft and moist banana muffin, but with the addition of toasted pecan and topped with pecan crumble. It’s a Banana Muffin made extra special just for you.

Small Batch is a Game Changer

Baking in small batches is low-effort, high-reward. No giant mixing bowls, no excess muffins sitting around tempting you all week—just six perfectly portioned treats that are fresh, flavorful, and ready to enjoy without overdoing it. Whether you’re baking for yourself or a small household, this recipe is the sweet spot between convenience and homemade goodness.

One Banana Big Flavor

Believe it or not, one ripe banana is all you need to bring the perfect amount of sweetness, moisture, and banana essence to these muffins. No need for extra fruit—this single banana packs enough punch to create tender muffins that hold their own. So, next time you’re eyeing that overripe banana wondering what to do, this is your answer. Only 1 ripe banana to make 6 delicious muffin 🙂 Who’s in?

The Pecan Crumble Topping

Let’s talk texture—because a good muffin is all about the contrast. The pecan crumble topping adds a satisfying crunch to the soft, fluffy base. A simple mix of toasted pecans, a sprinkle of brown sugar, and a hint of butter creates a golden, crispy layer that makes these muffins unforgettable. Bonus: Pecans bring a naturally buttery, nutty richness that complements banana beautifully.

Tips in Making Banana Muffin

Baking perfect banana muffins can be easy with the right tips and techniques. Here are some useful pointers to help you achieve delicious homemade banana muffins:

1. Use Ripe Bananas: Overripe bananas with brown spots are perfect for banana muffins, as they are sweeter and mash more easily.
2. Don’t Overmix: Blend the batter gently and only until the dry ingredients are moistened. Overmixing can result in tough and dense muffins.
3. Add Some Texture: Consider incorporating mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or diced fruits to add texture and flavor to your muffins.
4. Proper Greasing: Grease the muffin tin or use paper liners to prevent the muffins from sticking.
5. Even Filling: Fill the muffin cups evenly to ensure consistent baking and uniform sizes.
6. Customize Toppings: Experiment with different toppings, such as streusel, chopped nuts, or a dusting of cinnamon sugar, to add an extra layer of flavor and crunch.
7. Temperature Accuracy: Preheat the oven and check for the correct temperature to ensure even baking.
8. Cooling Time: Allow the banana muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these tips, you can elevate your banana muffin game and create delectable treats for any occasion. Enjoy your baking adventure!

Let’s talk about today’s recipe, Pecan Crumble Banana Muffin. This uses a very basic ingredients for the base muffin. The usual flour, sugar, egg, banana, oil, milk, and leavening agents. What makes this different is the addition of toasted Pecan. I found that Pecan is the best type nuts for this recipe because it has a softer texture compared to Almonds. You can also use Walnut that would work as well. Use raw nuts and toast it, but if you have any leftover candied pecans that are coated with sugar, that will work too, skip the toasting.

The pecan crumble topping is what elevated this muffin. The sweet, salty and crunchy topping gave texture to the muffin. Serve it warm with smother of butter or toast it which is my favorite way to enjoy banana muffin or banana bread lately. Toasted banana muffin or banana bread is amazing, a great way to have the butter melts while you sped it on top. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Serving & Pairing Ideas

Fresh out of the oven, these muffins are irresistible—but you can level them up even further:

• Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
• Spread with a little butter while warm for an indulgent melt-in-your-mouth experience (always my preference)
• Pair with coffee or tea for the ultimate morning treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium size (about 100g) ripe Banana
• 1 Egg
• 3 tablespoon Flavorless Oil
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/3 teaspoon table Salt
• 1 tablespoons Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pure Vanilla Extract – optional
• 40g raw Pecans – toasted and chopped

Pecan Crumble Topping:

• 15g raw Pecans
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tablespoon melted unsalted Butter
• Pinch table Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Baking Powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Mix the wet and dry ingredients in separate bowl them combine them together and mix until the dry ingredients are incorporated. Add the toasted Pecan and mix.
3. In a separate bowl, mix all the ingredients for the crumble toppings. Set aside.
4. Divide portion in 6 and pour in the muffin pan lined with muffin liner.
5. Sprinkle the crumble toppings on top
6. Bake at 400F for 5 minutes then at 350F for 15 – 18 minutes. Toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean of batter.
7. Leave in the pan for about 5 minutes then transfer in a cooling rack.

Makes 6

Nutritional Information

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