Mom's Banana Muffins

Fluffy and Moist Banana Muffins (Vegan)
(Thanks, Mom for the recipe!)

Makes 16 large or 30 small muffins

Ingredients:
2 ripe bananas (1 cup mashed) 
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce 
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour 
1 tablespoon baking powder 
1 teaspoon cinnamon 
1 teaspoon nutmeg 
1 teaspoon Xantham gum 
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fiber powder (optional) 
½ cup cane sugar 
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (heated 30 seconds) 
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees (or 375 if you have dark pans). 

2. Mash the bananas in a small bowl and mix them with the applesauce. Set aside.

3. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, xantham gum, and fiber powder in a large bowl.

4. In a medium bowl, combine the sugars, melted coconut oil, heated almond milk, and vanilla. Whisk until well mixed. 

5. Add bananas to the liquid mixture. Whisk again.

6. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry and stir until just combined. (You don’t want to over mix because muffins can get tough).

7. Grease or line the muffin pan and fill with batter.

8. If making small muffins, bake for 8 minutes. If making regular-sized muffins, bake for 18-20 minutes.

9. Let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then enjoy!