Banana Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/4 cup date sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1 tablespoon milled flax seed
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup mashed banana
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Combine flour, date sugar, baking powder, salt (optional), cinnamon, and ginger in a large mixing bowl.

Combine remaining ingredients, except nuts, in a medium mixing bowl.

Pour wet ingredients into dry and fold until combined.  Fold in nuts, if desired.

Spoon batter into lined muffin cups.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.

Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 10-12 muffins.