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Sweet Cinnamon Topping, Plain, Vanilla Cream Topping
Sweet Cinnamon Topping, Plain, Vanilla Cream Topping

I really enjoy the heartiness of these muffins. The moistness and flavor are amazing, and they are very filling. I prefer to smear them with almond butter while they’re still hot.

Ingredients

2 c. Rye Flour

1 Tb. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Cinnamon

3 Tb. Powdered Stevia

1 Egg, beaten

1 c. Half and Half or Whole Milk

2 Medium Very Ripe Bananas, Mashed

2 tsp Vanilla

1/4 c. Unsalted Butter, melted

1/2 c. Chopped Pecans

For the Sweet Cinnamon Topping:

Mix 2 tsp. Cinnamon with 1 tsp. Powdered Stevia and sprinkle on unbaked muffins.

For the Vanilla Cream Topping:

Blend 4 tsp. Powdered Stevia, 4 Tb. Softened Butter, and 1 tsp. Vanilla with a hand mixer.  Slowly mix in 4 Tb. Milk.  Spread on muffins once cooled.

Method
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.Grease muffin tins with butter or spray oil.Mix the dry ingredients (excluding the pecans) in a large bowl.

Mix the wet ingredients (including mashed bananas) in a smaller bowl.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients in the large bowl, and mix until just blended.

Fold in the pecans.

Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool. Enjoy!

Updated 4/26/13


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4 responses to “100% Rye Flour Banana Pecan Muffins”

  1. frugalfeeding Avatar

    These sound terrific. I adore rye flour and banana bread, so this must taste great.

    1. carolinajade Avatar

      Thanks! They do taste similar to banana bread, yet they are healthier.

  2. Julia Query Avatar

    Was great. I added raisins and nutmeg.

    1. carolinajade Avatar

      Thanks! The additions sound lovely!

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