Vegan Banana Pecan Muffins

Name: Vegan Banana Pecan Muffins
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds; 6 tablespoons water; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 3 ripe bananas, mashed; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted; 2 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour); 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans; 12 pecan halves, for topping