Banana Pecan Muffins

Velvety, creamy, and crunchy.

Banana    Pecan    Muffins

 mishpacha-recipe

Props and Styling by Renee Muller | Photography by Hudi Greenberger

Whenever I get excited about a new recipe I test it with several discerning people before it makes it into the magazine. This one was rated 10 by each taster. I savor these muffins I relish their velvety texture along with the little crunch from the pecans and the creaminess of the dates… they freeze beautifully too and taste delightful straight from the freezer. I purposely make them mini because they are rich and filling.

INGREDIENTS

 

Yields 20 mini muffins (or approximately 7 regular size)

  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • ¼ cup date syrup/silan (I use natural/sugar free)
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • 8 small dates finely chopped (I use Medjool)
  • 1 cup spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 egg optional
  • pinch salt
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp baking soda
PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place all ingredients in the order listed in a medium-sized bowl. Mix just until combined. Mixture will be lumpy. If mixture is dry add a little more juice or water. Pour into greased mini muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes or until done. Let cool before removing from pan.

You can sub a small handful of finely chopped raisins (soak first if desired) or dried cranberries for the dates.

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