this recipe was good but I recommend you cut the applesauce to one cup and they turn our perfect. I added raisins and pumpkin seeds to jazz it up.

This recipe makes good, healthy muffins. I didn't have applesauce, so I used a mashed banana and a little extra pumpkin. As recommended, I used extra spices.

For a healthy recipe, these were pretty tasty. Not too sweet, but a nice combination of flavors. I definitely recommend eating them quickly, because they got soggy in the middle after sitting for a few days.

Rating it as a low-fat/low sugar option, I'm giving this 4-stars ... going up against regular, it wouldn't make it that far ... but, if you know what you're getting into, you will enjoy these, as did I ... thanks!

I thought these were very good. I used Trader Joes Unbleached White Whole Wheat Flour, reduced the nutmeg to about 1 tsp and used vanilla instead of almond. I added some pecans in the end. They are very moist in the middle (if you've ever made low fat muffins with reduced oil or applesauce as a replacement you know what to expect). I love that they are low in sugar and fat and pumpkin is a "Superfood" loaded with vitamins. They'd also be good with raisins or blueberries I think. If you want a healthy muffin, you should try these.

this recipe did not do it for me. I have been looking for the perfect pumpkin muffin that is hearty and this was not it. the applesauce makes it too bland, and I even added extra spices and vanilla. I did not have almond extract though, perhaps this would have added what it needed.

This is an excellent, healthy muffin recipe. I made adjustments as noted by prior reviews: 4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (instead of cinnamon/nutmet), vanilla instead of almond extract, 1 cup brown sugar instead of 1/2, 1 tsp. salt, 1 cup Craisins (dried cranberries). I baked them 25 minutes, and they turned out very moist and tasty. Both my toddlers loved them. I sprinkled top with powdered sugar. Next time might add dried apple pieces as well. Also, makes 24 (vs. the stated 18). I took to preschool for treats. Nice to find a healthy and tasty recipe to feed the kids!

Scrumptious and wonderful texture. Will definitely make again

Very bland and had a funny after taste. My kids were excited bcs they smelled so good but couldnt finish one. Sorry, will not make again.

Muffins were light and moist. Flavor was simple but good. Will add nuts, cranberries, or raisins next time to try something different. I did make a few alterations, as others had mentioned. Used vanilla extract instead of almond, used 3 tsp of pumpkin pie spice instead of the cinnamon and nutmeg, and added 1/3 c of brown sugar. Enjoyed this healthier version. Thank you.

It is a great base for something, but to just use those ingredients tastes like something is missing. I added raisins to the second half and it helped, but it still tasted like it was missing a certain flavor. I'm wondering if it just needs salt?

I made this for my childs preschool class. We made a test batch since the sugar is low to see if we liked them. My kids could not get enough of them and when we brought them to school there was nothing left afterwards. They were a big hit.

I love this recipe!!! I did make some adjustments. All I did was add 1/2 cup of brown suger, about a cup of cranberries and used just vanilla extract, no almond. For the spice I used pumpkin pie spice instead of the cinnamon and nutmetg and I didn't have buttermilk so I just used 2%. My hubby loves them as well. I am trying to get him to eat breakfast and this was a great muffin to get him started that was also somewhat healthy. I love baking with whole wheat flour and this has a great taste to it

I liked these, but they don't seem to have much of a shelf life. They started to taste funny and the texture changed by day 3, even though they were wrapped air tight. My son didn't care for them at all.

I've made these a few times but something about the flavor was off. Texture was always good and they're very moist. I'm happier with some changes I made - used half the applesauce and added some yogurt, and for sweetness I add 3/4 cup dried cranberries and 3/4 cups chopped dried prunes (They get really sweet when baked!) Ended up omitting the almond extract. Better the next day. Will make again, but will continue tweaking.

Delicious. Made as written. Next time I will use vanilla extract in place of almond. I like almond extract, but it leaves a funny aftertaste. I may add a little salt. But the texture and spice were great. They baked for 20 minutes and are perfect, but my oven also runs hot. Thanks for a good healthy muffin recipe!

These muffins turned out pretty good, but i did add extra almond extract as well as a splash of vanilla extract after reading several other reviews. i would definitely make these again!