Banana, Orange & Pecan Muffins

Ingredients

• 4 mashed bananas (ripe)
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, beat together bananas, butter, egg, vanilla and orange rind.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, stif together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Pour the dry ingredients in the banana mixture and mix until combined. Add chopped pecans & stir again.

3. 3

   Spoon batter into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups.

4. 4

   Bake muffins in 350 degrees F oven for 15 to 20 minutes of until risen and firm to the touch. Let cool on wire racks.

5. 5

   Store in airtight containers for up to 3 days of freeze for up to 3 months.