Directions

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a cupcake tin with liners.
• 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, scraping down sides of the bowl.
• 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.