Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

In an electric mixer, mix together butter, applesauce and sugar.

With the mixer running, add in one egg at a time until incorporated.

Mix in the mashed banana until blended together.

In a separate bowl, mix together: baking soda, baking powder, salt, flour, nuts and cinnamon.

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix thoroughly. The dough will be sticky.

Spray the mini-muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray OR use muffin liners if you want.

Using a 1 Tbs measuring spoon, portion into each of the cups.

Bake between 10-12 minutes. The muffins will puff up slightly but any longer than 12 minutes and you may overcook the muffins.

Remove pan from oven and let cool slightly before inverting the muffins onto a cooling rack.