Banana Muffins with Pecans and Dates

I love these. They are made from wholemeal flour (also known as whole wheat flour) and are packed full of goodness. This makes 10-12 muffins depending on your muffin tray.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups wholemeal flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup olive spread, melted
• ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 very ripe bananas, peeled 
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup chopped, pitted dates

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees celsius
2. Spray your muffin tray with spray oil
3. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and drop in the eggs, butter, and syrup. Mix with a fork until it just comes together and set aside. The mixture will look quite moist but don't panic.
4. In a small bowl mash the banana with the back of a fork
5. Carefully fold the banana, pecans and dates into the muffin batter and distribute evenly into a 12 cup muffin tray leaving room at the top for expansion
6. Place leftover pecans on top of each muffin
7. Bake until they begin to brown on top and a toothpick comes clean when inserted in the centre, about 12-15

Note: Freeze some in pres-seal bags for the week :)

D-E-L-icious  XD