Pumpkin Apple Bran Muffins

Start your morning right with these wholesome and flavorful Pumpkin Apple Bran Muffins, a perfect balance of hearty nutrition and autumn-inspired flavors. Packed with fiber-rich wheat bran, naturally sweetened with pumpkin puree and applesauce, and spiced with a warming hint of cinnamon, these muffins are a guilt-free treat that doesn’t compromise on taste. Grated apple adds a delightful burst of juiciness, while optional walnuts and raisins provide a satisfying texture. Quick and easy to prepare, these muffins are ready in just 35 minutes, making them an ideal grab-and-go breakfast or midday snack. Healthy, moist, and irresistibly spiced, they’re a seasonal favorite the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat bran
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 medium Grated apple (peeled)
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until well blended.

Step 3

In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then stir in the milk.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together using a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the grated apple, along with the chopped walnuts and raisins if using, until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1046.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1882.0

Total Fat 54.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 207.0mg	0%
Sodium 3090.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 342.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.0g	0%
Total Sugars 165.5g
Protein 47.8g	0%

Vitamin D 101.7IU	0%
Calcium 498.9mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 3110.8mg	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: 23.9%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 66.8%