Pumpkin-Oat Bran Muffins

From: Lt. Amy

On Feb 28, 2008

I was looking for a low calorie baked treat and these may fit the bill. They are not sweet at all, so I may want to dust with a little sugar on the top (not much, just enough to add sweetness to the crispy top. I added flax seed like one of the other reviewers and I don't think I'll do that next time, I feel like it took away from the bran and pumpkin. added: I made the apple version today and liked them even better. It may be because I didn't add flax seed or because they were a little sweeter, I'm not sure, but they were good.

From: Gumboot Gourmet

On Feb 26, 2008

I made a couple of small changes based on others reviews. I used half each oat & wheat bran. I made the apple variety which is shown at the bottom of the page. It's such a nice easy recipe I think you could change it to suit whatever fruit ingredients you have on hand. Thanks for posting this recipe! GG

From: Pepita

On Aug 8, 2006

Great recipe - good flavour and nice texture. The muffins came out rough and crunchy on top and moist inside. I didn't have any pumpkin pie spice, so I used 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp allspice. Also added 2 tsp orange zest and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Used wheat bran instead of oat bran because that's all I had on hand, 1 whole egg instead of 2 egg whites and all whole wheat flour. Would definitely make these again.

From: erinn in tbay

On Feb 2, 2005

i loved these. i made them with wheat bran and added 2 tablespoons of ground flax and 3 tablespoons oats. i also used 1/4 cup all purpose flour and 1/4 cup whole wheat. they are moist yet light and very tastey!