Friday, March 6, 2015

Healthy Banana Pecan Muffins


 Ingredients:
  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tbs unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup maple sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup crushed pecans

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Mash bananas in a bowl, set aside. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside. In a large bowl cream butter and 1/4 cup maple sugar with an electric mixer. Add egg whites, mashed bananas, maple syrup, apple sauce and vanilla; beat at medium speed until mixed well .

Add flour mixture, then blend at a low speed until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Spread the pecans evenly over the muffins. Bake the muffins on the center rack for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Enjoy!


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