Whole-Wheat Banana (Nut) Muffins

By cweeks

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 very ripe bananas, peeled (the riper they are the sweeter they'll be)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from 100daysofrealfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper or silicone liners and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Make a well (hole) in the center of the flour mixture and drop in the eggs, butter, and syrup. Mix with a fork until it just comes together and set aside.
In a small bowl mash the two bananas together with the back of a fork. Carefully fold the bananas and walnuts (if using) into the muffin batter and distribute evenly into the 12 muffin cups (or 36 mini muffin cups). Bake until they begin to brown on top and a toothpick comes clean when inserted in the center, about 20 to 22 minutes for regular sized muffins or 12 to 14 minutes for mini muffins.