Step 1

Preheat oven to bake 180 degrees Celsius. Grease a non-stick 12 hole muffin tray with olive oil.

Step 2

Sift plain flour into a large mixing bowl. Add all remaining dry ingredients, reserving 12 single pecans to garnish with later. Mix until evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Into another bowl add wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Add wet to dry ingredients and gently mix with a spatula until just incorporated.

Step 5

Evenly divide batter into the muffin tray. Garnish each with a single pecan.

Step 6

Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until cooked through.

Step 7

Remove from oven and let the tray sit for five minutes. Using a small cheese knife, gently loosen the muffins from their holes and then let cool on a cooling rack.