HEALTHY PUMPKIN BRAN CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

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These are my favorite fall/winter muffin. This is a mixture of recipe #204128 and recipe #189156. Delicious! And these are great, full of protein and fibre. You can feel good eating these! Note: if you arent a cheese fan, you may want to use less cheese. Put in how much looks right to your taste. Also, these are not overly sweet so add more sugar if you wish.

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 11-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup brown sugar (more for a sweeter muffin)
1 cup all-bran cereal
1 cup skim milk
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
2 egg whites, beaten
1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 -4 ounces fat free cream cheese or 3 -4 ounces light cream cheese, rolled into small balls
chopped walnuts, to top (optional)
cinnamon sugar, to top

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F, and grease 12 standard size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Roll 3-4 ounces cream cheese into little balls (as big as you perfer, and you can roll them in fine sugar if you like, too), and place single layer on wax paper in freezer while preparing rest of recipe.
  • Mix cereal and milk in a large bowl and set aside for a few minutes to soften.
  • While softening, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.
  • Whisk pumpkin, egg, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and vanilla together, then stir in cereal and milk.
  • Fold wet mixture into dry and add in the cream cheese balls **dont over mix**.
  • Fill up each muffin cup, sprinkling the tops with additional cinnamon+sugar, and walnuts.
  • Bake 28-38 minutes and cool on cooling rack. Tastes delish warm, but they also refrigerate and freeze well.
  • SUGGESTION: Would taste delish with cream cheese icing on top :).

Nikitah Imex
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I love the cream cheese filling in these muffins. It adds a delicious tanginess that balances out the sweetness of the pumpkin.


Manu Tshisikule
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. I always have a can or two in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Michelle Naidoo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my muffins came out flat and dense. They didn't rise at all. I'm going to try again and see if I can get them right.


Ibrahim Soli
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The muffins turned out great! They were moist and flavorful. I added a little extra cinnamon and nutmeg to give them a more festive flavor.


Khadija akther
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I was a little disappointed with these muffins. They were a bit dry and the pumpkin flavor was not very strong. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Julia Madzwuhe
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I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit with my friends and family. They're the perfect fall treat.


Khan Faruk
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These muffins are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that they're made with simple ingredients that I can easily find at the grocery store.


Myka Gates
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I decided to give these muffins a try and I was pleasantly surprised! They're actually really good. The pumpkin flavor is subtle and not overpowering. I'll definitely be making these again.


Sariful Islam
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I made these muffins for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.


Kayro Okinawa
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These muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start the day! They're moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and pumpkin, which makes them a good source of fiber and nutrients.


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