Banana Nut Muffins

I recently had this major craving for banana nut muffins, and so these refined sugar-free delights were born!  These babies are made with organic, whole wheat flour.  And they are sweetened with organic maple sugar!  For those of you who don't know, maple sugar is basically just dried maple syrup, and so it's important that you find a brand that is 100% pure and organic so that we can stay away from extra additives and chemicals that are harmful to our bodies.  Otherwise, maple syrup is a sweetener that is full of nutrients that your body will love you for!  This is why maple sugar is a great sugar substitute and can be used for all of your baked delights!

Healthy Banana Nut Muffins!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3 ripe bananas (mashed)
1/2 cup organic maple sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup butter (melted)

Topping:
1/4 cup maple sugar
2 Tbs. whole wheat flour
2 Tbs. oats
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (or you can use your nut of choice)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°  Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.  Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, mash your bananas and add the maple sugar, egg, vanilla, and butter.  Whisk together until well combined.
4. Add the flour mixture and stir with wooden spoon until just combined.  (Do not over-mix.)
5. Divide the batter evenly into 12 muffin cups. (Each muffin cup will be filled about 2/3 full.)
6. In a small bowl, combine flour, maple sugar, and butter until mixed.  Stir in the oats and walnuts.  Divide topping over muffins.
7. Bake for 18-20 mins or until a toothpick comes out clean.

*Use organic ingredients when feasible.