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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 12 cupcake tins with liners.
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Mash bananas in a bowl, set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside.
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In a large bowl cream butter and 1/4 cup maple sugar (or brown sugar) with an electric mixer.
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Add egg whites, mashed bananas, maple syrup, apple sauce and vanilla; beat at medium speed until mixed well, scraping down sides of the bowl.
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Add flour mixture, stir until just combined. Fold in crushed nuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Spread the pecans evenly over the muffins.
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Bake the muffins on the center rack for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.