Banana Nut Muffins

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 overripe bananas
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup brown sugar