Healthy Pumpkin Bran Cream Cheese Muffins

Indulge in a wholesome treat with these Healthy Pumpkin Bran Cream Cheese Muffins—an irresistible blend of fall flavors and nutritious ingredients! Made with fiber-rich wheat bran and whole wheat flour, these muffins are naturally sweetened with honey and packed with pumpkin puree for a moist, tender texture. A dollop of creamy, lightly sweetened cream cheese swirled into each muffin adds a decadent touch without overpowering their healthy profile. Flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these muffins are perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a guilt-free dessert. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, they’re ideal for meal prep and freezer-friendly for longer storage. Perfectly balancing indulgence and nutrition, these muffins are sure to become a favorite for pumpkin lovers and health-conscious eaters alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat bran
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for cream cheese mixture)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, honey, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract (for the cream cheese mixture) with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Spoon the muffin batter evenly into the 12 muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Add a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture (about 1 to 2 teaspoons) on top of each muffin, and use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl it into the batter.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean (a little cream cheese on the toothpick is fine).

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(914.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1653.8

Total Fat 55.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 486.5mg	0%
Sodium 2893.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 276.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.0g	0%
Total Sugars 126.7g
Protein 50.0g	0%

Vitamin D 125.9IU	0%
Calcium 570.4mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 2621.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.7%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 61.2%