Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a cupcake tin with liners.

Step 2

Mash bananas in a bowl, set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl cream butter and 1/4 cup maple sugar with an electric mixer.

Step 5

Add egg whites, mashed bananas, maple syrup, apple sauce and vanilla; beat at medium speed until mixed well, scraping down sides of the bowl.

Step 6

Add flour mixture, then blend at a low speed until just combined.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Spread the pecans evenly over the muffins.

Step 8

Bake the muffins on the center rack for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.