Comments on: Moist Pumpkin Bran Muffins

By: KC

KC — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:04:22 +0000

Oh these are so good! Used stevia powder instead of the honey/molasses, added 1/3 cup cranberries and more applesauce (no yogurt used). They make big muffins and are soooo good for breakfast. They taste really great with muscadine jelly…it brings out the spicyness in the muffin! I love adding the wheat bran, it makes it that much healthier! I might add a banana next time to increase the moisture!

By: Jenni

Jenni — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:24:43 +0000

Hey Roni! I made your muffins tonight and these muffins too: http://eclecticmelsky.blogspot.com/2008/02/best-pumpkin-muffins-ever.html : changing her recipe to half the sugar… applesauce instead of oil… and egg whites instead of whole egg.
Although I thought both were good(!) I like the sweetness of “elcleticmelskys” - they are sweeter but no more calories that I caught (and checked on nutrition data) (with the revised recipe). Just fyi in case you are wanting to try another type of yummy pumpkin muffins! Also, I like using a little white sugar instead of more honey/molasses because it is cheaper!!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:49:50 +0000

Hey Roni, Melanie again :-)

Quick question for ya — I absolutely LOVE these muffins, but my hubby doesn’t like pumpkin….. I was wondering if there was any way to make these, but with an apple flavor instead… if I swapped out the pumpkin for a finely chopped apple, and bumped up the applesauce a touch, do you think that would work for this recipe? Hmmm….. I’m a pretty novice baker, and would love to know your thoughts!

Thanks again!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:13:08 +0000

Hey Roni!

I just made these muffins — they’re GREAT! I do agree with the previous poster though, about the spice mixture — 1 whole teaspoon of Nutmeg is a bit much for me, so I’ll reduce it by half. I also added some raisins, since I had them on hand. YUM!

YOU. ROCK. Keep up the great work and ispiration!

By: Kelley

Kelley — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:32:06 +0000

I made this yesterday and they were good - but I think too much cloves. I would probably cut all the spice in half or just use pumpkin pie spice. Still very good though - but I would cut in half all the hard stuff (i.e. cloves, allspice). Loving these recipes…

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:47:35 +0000

In looking up nutritional information for oat and wheat bran, I do think there’s a big difference. Oat bran is much higher in fat and calories, so to substitute it for the wheat bran would alter Points. I found wheat bran today at WinCo in bulk for only 35 cents a pound. Gotta love bulk! Looking forward to making these muffins tomorrow!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:46:53 +0000

I’m also curious if oat bran can be substituted for wheat bran, as I have that in my pantry, but couldn’t find wheat bran at the grocery store this morning. Would points remain the same?

By: Meghan

Meghan — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:41:37 +0000

Ok..So I have been making a ton of recipes of yours this week!
I made these the other day.I didn’t have molasses so I used honey instead. I was worried that they wouldn’t be as sweet…but they were yummy nonetheless!

I also used a homemade plain yogurt (instead of the traditional store bought containers- I am struggling with the whole sugar/artificial sweetner thing!). I was wondering if you have ever experimented with this? I still consider myself a novice at the whole yogurt making thing but would be interested to hear if you have tips?

I really appreciate the whole-grain recipes! Labels can be very deceiving and confusing in the “whole” grains department, its nice to be able to make it myself.

By: arriba

arriba — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:50:16 +0000

I made these wonderful muffins this am and we loved them. I added some whole cranberries I had frozen which was a great addition. I agree with the poster above who appreciated your recipe using the entire can of pumpkin–I just hate having a little leftover. I never seem to bother to find a use for it and throw it away which I hate! Now all I have left to use is applesauce!