Pumpkin Spice Healthy Bran Muffins

These whole wheat pumpkin spice muffins made with bran cereal, honey, and fresh apples are a fall twist on a healthy breakfast favorite.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 21 mins
• Total Time: 36 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup honey
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup raisins (Optional)
• 1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin
• 3 cups wheat bran cereal (such as Kellogg's® All-Bran™)
• 2 apples, cored and grated
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.

Step 2

Place raisins in a microwave-safe bowl; cover with water. Microwave on high until plump, about 70 seconds. Drain.

Step 3

Beat milk and eggs together in a bowl; mix in bran cereal. Let stand until cereal softens, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Mix raisins, canned pumpkin, honey, apples, and butter gently into the cereal mixture. Add flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and baking powder; mix batter gently until combined.

Step 5

Spoon batter into the lined muffin cups.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer muffins to a cooling rack; let cool for 40 minutes.