Magical Whole Wheat Banana Nut Muffins

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups

mashed extra ripe bananas

banana, sliced into 2 inch slivers, for topping (optional)

large eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup

light brown sugar

1/3 cup

vegetable (or coconut) oil

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup

whole wheat flour

1/2 cup

old fashioned oats, plus additional 2 tablespoons for topping

1 1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

cinnamon

3/4 cup

chopped walnuts, plus additional 2 tablespoons for topping