Nutty Banana Muffins

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening

2 eggs ( or 1/2 cup applesauce)

1/2 cup butter milk (or almond milk
 with 1 1/2 tsp of apple cider vinegar)

1 tsp baking soda

2-1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking powder

3 or 4 bananas, mashed with a pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup chopped nuts
sprinkle love on top

Mix ingredients in the order listed.  Pour into 24 lined cupcake tins.  Bake at 400 for 5 minutes, turn down to  350 for 15 to 20 minutes.