Preheat oven to 325F.
Chop pecans in food processor.
Once finished, set 2/3 nuts aside in large mixing bowl and leave 1/3 nuts for later.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine all wet ingredients.
Combine all dry ingredients with the pecans.
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Distribute batter among 11 muffin liners in a cupcake tray.
Sprinkle remaining 1/3 pecans over the top of the muffins.
Bake for 25-30 minutes in oven.