Pumpkin Bran Muffins
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Quick Breads
🔍 Keywords: Breads, Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Vegetable, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Brunch, < 30 Mins
📝 Description: These Pumpkin Bran Muffins are a delightful blend of wholesome oats, earthy pumpkin, and a subtle hint of orange. Moist, yet not overly sweet, they have become a household favorite, disappearing almost as soon as they come out of the oven. Perfect for those who prefer a less sugary treat, these muffins are a hit with both kids and adults alike. Based on a recipe from “Oat Cuisine,” they’re not only delicious but also nutritious, making for a satisfying snack or breakfast option. Keep any leftovers refrigerated in a sealed container, although with their irresistible taste, you might find there are rarely any left to store!
🥣 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | whole wheat flour |
| 1 1/3 cup | rolled oats |
| 1 tsp | baking soda |
| 1 tsp | cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | nutmeg |
| 1 cup | canned pumpkin |
| 1/2 cup | skim milk |
| 3/4 cup | maple syrup |
| 1 tsp | vanilla extract |
| 1/4 cup | raisins |
🔢 Nutritional Information per Serving (1 muffin):
- Calories: 136.9
- Fat Content: 3.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.4mg
- Sodium Content: 156.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 26.1g
- Fiber Content: 5.2g
- Sugar Content: 8.3g
- Protein Content: 4.3g
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a muffin pan (12 muffin size) with cooking spray.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
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Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the canned pumpkin, skim milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
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Combine Mixtures: Add the wet mixture and raisins to the dry ingredients, stirring until all ingredients are evenly moistened.
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Portion Mixture: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. If you prefer slightly smaller muffins, the original recipe suggests dividing the batter into 10 cups, but dividing it into 12 cups also works well.
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Smooth Tops: Gently smooth the tops of the muffins with the back of a spoon or spatula.
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Optional Cinnamon Topping: Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon over the tops of the muffins for added flavor.
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Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve: Enjoy these Pumpkin Bran Muffins warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
With their hearty texture and delightful flavor, these Pumpkin Bran Muffins are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or as part of a leisurely brunch, they’re bound to please even the pickiest of eaters. So whip up a batch today and indulge in the cozy comfort of homemade muffins that are as wholesome as they are delicious!
