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These banana date muffins with crunchy streusel topping and chocolate chips are sweet, fluffy and made with just 10 ingredients. A perfect way to use up those spotty or brown bananas!

close up of vegan banana date muffin with bite out of it

Can you think of a netter way to use up ripe spotty bananas than baking them into a cozy treat? I can’t!

These muffins are soft, tender and just the right amount of sweet from both the ripe bananas and dates. They’re like a cross between banana bread and bakery-style muffin (hello streusel topping!). The mashed bananas keep them extra moist, while the dates add chewy caramel-like bites in every mouthful.

Adding a buttery streusel topping is one of my favourite ways to add a delicious crunch to any muffin recipe. It works well with all flavour combinations, including these festive pumpkin spice muffins, and my personal favourite, cinnamon coffee cake muffins.

The best part about these muffins:

  •  They’re made in one bowl. These muffins can be made entirely in one bowl, including mashing the bananas and dates. It’s quick and easy to make and clean up. 
  • No blender or food processor required! Most date muffin recipes call for a blender or food processor to blend the dates smooth. Instead, I’ll teach you how to mash the dates into a date paste without the need for dirtying extra appliances. 
  • Super meal prep friendly. Baking up a batch of muffins is one of my favourite ways to prep ahead breakfast and afternoon snacks for the week.

Tips for baking with bananas & dates

Baking with bananas and dates is one of the easiest ways to add sweetness and moisture to your recipes, but a few small tricks can make a big difference!

Always opt for the ripest, spottiest bananas you have. Mash them well to avoid any large lumps in the muffins.

Choose Medjool dates when possible, as they are soft and plump and add a caramel-like flavour to your baking. Soak the dates in warm water for a few minutes to soften them before mashing – this makes a huge difference!

overhead view of banana date muffins in muffin tin
close up of banana date muffin with bite taken out of it

Liv’s Freezing & Storing Instructions:

These dairy-free banana date muffins keep best when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The muffins can be refrigerated to extend their shelf life, but they will become much more dense and the flavour will change slightly. 

Freezing:

Let the muffins cool completely to room temperature, then wrap each muffin individually in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped muffins together in a large freezer safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to defrost, remove the desired numbers of muffins and set them on the counter at room temperature. After 1-2 hours, the muffins should be soft and ready to eat again! 

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Vegan One-Bowl Banana Muffins with Dates and Chocolate Chips

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  • Author: OLIVIA BIERMANN
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
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Description

These muffins are sweet, fluffy and taken to the next level with a sweet streusel topping. They’re the perfect snack, easy dessert, or vegan breakfast to share over morning coffee. All you need is 10 simple ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed banana
  • 1/2 cup dates, soaked to soften and mashed until smooth (see note)
  • 1/3 cup melted vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp egg replacer (I used JustEgg liquid egg replacer. If using powdered egg replacer or flax egg, do 1 tbsp mixed with 3 tbsp water)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups flour 
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips 

Streusel topping:

  • 1/4 cup vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease or line a 12 cup muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine bananas, dates, vegan butter, egg replacement, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla.
  3. Add the flour, baking soda and salt and mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Spoon into prepared muffin cups.
  6. Add streusel topping ingredients to a small mixing bowl. Use your hands to mix together until crumbly. Add on top of muffins.
  7. Bake 25-27 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and they are golden brown on top. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the tin and then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain, then use a food processor or potato masher to mash until relatively smooth.

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