Baked Brie with Dried Cranberries, Apples and Walnuts #SundayFunday

Double Cream Brie topped with Dried Cranberries, Diced Apples, Chopped Walnuts, and Honey, warmed in the oven to a melty goodness and served with fresh apple slices, crackers, and sliced baguette.

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are serving up Thanksgiving Appetizers today......

Oatmeal Zucchini Muffins with Dried Cranberries #MuffinMonday

Oatmeal Muffins kept moist with shredded Zucchini, flavored with warm spices, and studded with dried Cranberries.

It's time for Muffin Monday........

Apple Cake - The Classic #CakeSliceBakers

This delicious loaf is filled with apples and dried cranberries making it a perfect accompaniment with your coffee for breakfast in the morning, dessert after dinner,  or a late-night snack.

It's time for the Cake Slice Bakers.....

Pineapple Rice Krispie Muffins #MuffinMonday

These are not light and airy muffins.  They are dense and moist.  My husband describes them as a cross between a muffin and a cookie.  

It's time for Muffin Monday.......

Cranberry Raisin Bread #BreadBakers

This delicious quick bread is chock full of dried cranberries and golden raisins.  I enjoyed it in the morning with my coffee but it would also make a lovely dessert.

It's time for the Bread Bakers.........

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Book Review #ChristmasCookies

These scrumptious cookies are going to be a big hit on your Holiday Cookie Tray.  The cranberries add wonderful texture, color and taste to your basic chocolate chip cookie.

Today is the first day of Christmas Cookie Week.......

Sirnek (Ukrainian Cheesecake) #CakeSliceBakers

This cake from Ukraine is made with Farmer's Cheese and studded with dried cranberries then covered with chocolate topping.  It is unlike your traditional New York Style Cheesecake but no less delicious.

It was my selection from the options given for this month's Cake Slice Bakers.......

Cookie Butter Craisin Cookies for #FantasticalFoodFight

Soft and chewy with the flavor of Biscoff studded with tart cranberries.  These cookies are sure to be a big hit for Santa this year.

We are fighting over the best cookie recipe this month during the Fantastical Food Fight......

Banana Craisin Muffins with Streusel Topping #MuffinMonday

While digging through my freezer for some hamburger, I came across a package of two black bananas that I had thrown into a baggy after they had over-ripened on my counter.

My stomach immediately started growling for banana bread. I love the fact that you can just throw the entire over ripe banana, peel and all, into a freezer bag, plop it in the freezer and forget about it. It's such a great and welcome surprise when you remember you have them.  Especially when Muffin Monday, hosted by Stacy of Food Lust People Love,  happens each and every last Monday of the month.

Since there were only 2 small bananas, not enough for banana bread, I made muffins.  And my tummy was very happy with breakfast that morning.

I love making muffins for breakfast.  They take only minutes and they start your day off with a smile. I added some craisins to these banana muffins and a streusel topping because.....streusel!!!

So when you get around to your New Year's Resolution to clean out that freezer (isn't that on everyone's list?), pull out those bananas and reward yourself with these delicious muffins.  You deserve it.

Another thing I really love about this recipe is that it only makes 6 muffins.  That is perfect for those of us who have resolved to start eating in moderation this year as well.  This is important because, trust me, you are going to want to keep eating these until they are gone.  Hold yourself back so that your family and friends can enjoy them as well.

Banana Craisin Muffins with Streusel Topping

1 c. flour

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 t. baking powder

pinch of salt

1/2 t. baking soda

1/4 t. cinnamon

1 egg

1/2 c. sour cream

2 T. butter, melted

2 small, very ripe bananas

1/2 c. craisins

2 T. brown sugar

1 1/2 T. flour

1 T. butter, room temperature

In large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, soda and cinnamon.  Make a well in the center.

In small bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream, melted butter and bananas.  Pour into the well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir just until incorporated.  Stir in the craisins and divide between a 6 cup muffin pan that has been treated with baking spray.

Combine with brown sugar, flour and room temperature butter until crumbly.  Sprinkle over the muffin batter in the cups.

Bake in a preheated 375* oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted removes cleanly.  Print Recipe

More Magnificent Monday Muffins

• Banana Blueberry Muffins with Steel Cut Oats from Farm Fresh Eats
• Banana Craisin Muffins with Streusel Topping from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Frito Corn Dog Muffins from Palatable Pastime
• Vanilla Pear Muffins from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Whole Grain Banana Muffins from Passion Kneaded

#MuffinMonday is a group of muffin loving bakers who get together once a month to bake muffins. You can see all our of lovely muffins by following our Pinterest board. Updated links for all of our past events and more information about Muffin Monday, can be found on our home page.