Healthy Pumpkin Pie Bran Muffins

Start your day with the warm, comforting flavors of fall by baking these Healthy Pumpkin Pie Bran Muffins! Packed with wholesome ingredients like wheat bran, canned pumpkin puree, and whole wheat flour, these muffins are a fiber-rich, guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and infused with fragrant pumpkin pie spice, they deliver all the cozy notes of a classic pumpkin dessert in a perfectly portable form. Optional mix-ins like raisins or chopped nuts add a delightful texture to every bite. Quick to prepare and perfect for busy mornings or a nutritious snack, these muffins are a healthy twist on seasonal indulgence. Plus, they’re easy to make ahead and freeze for convenient grab-and-go options. Healthy, delicious, and kid-friendly—what’s not to love?

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Wheat bran
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoons Pumpkin pie spice
• 0.5 cup Raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and unsweetened almond milk. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the bran to absorb the liquid.

Step 3

Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the bran mixture. Whisk until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter will be thick.

Step 6

If using raisins or chopped nuts, fold them gently into the batter at this stage.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 8

Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy your healthy pumpkin pie bran muffins as a nutritious breakfast or snack. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1018.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1602.2

Total Fat 26.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 376.9mg	0%
Sodium 2015.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 344.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.2g	0%
Total Sugars 173.8g
Protein 49.4g	0%

Vitamin D 169.8IU	0%
Calcium 731.1mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 2932.4mg	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: 13.0%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 76.1%