These simple chai spice muffins are rich and warm. They are spiced with a blend of chai spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. These aromatic spices create a cozy, soothing taste, making these muffins a worthy companion to your cup of tea or coffee. Soft, moist, and incredibly simple to make, these chai spice muffins are a treat you won’t regret trying!
Chai spice is a warm, aromatic blend of spices that typically includes cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and sometimes black pepper. You don’t need all of them but just a mix of four will still deliver that signature chai flavor.
Why you will these love chai spice muffins
- Chai spice muffins are made using chai spices. This blend of the chai spices; cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves creates a comforting and aromatic muffins that are very appetizing.
- The rich, warm spice profile makes them an ideal companion for your favorite warm beverage.
- They are simple and easy to make and the ingredients required are readily available.
- You can serve them for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert.
- They are delicious treat whenever you crave something sweet and spiced.
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How to make chai spice muffins
These muffins are simple and easy to make and you can customize them with a hint of vanilla or your favorite topping for extra flavor. Additionally, the ingredients used are readily available. Here is a quick look at what you’ll need to make these muffins. You will find full recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.
Ingredients
- All purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Baking powder and baking soda
- Salt
- Cinnamon powder
- Ground ginger
- Ground cardamom
- Ground cloves
- Ground nutmeg
- Milk
- Vegetable oil or melted butter
- Vanilla extract
- Egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly with oil or butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all the chai spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper if using)
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil (or melted butter), vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. If desired, sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar and a pinch of cinnamon or chai spice for extra flavor.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Tips and tricks for perfect chai spice muffins
For an extra boost of chai flavor, steep a chai tea bag in warm milk before adding it to the batter. You can also add a bit of black pepper for a subtle kick.
Recipe Card
Simple chai spice muffins
These simple chai spice muffins are rich and warm. They are spiced with a blend of chai spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. These aromatic spices create a cozy, soothing taste, making these muffins a worthy companion to your cup of tea or coffee.
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RateServings: 12 muffins
Calories: 197.4kcal
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp ginger ground
- ½ tsp cardamom ground
- ½ tsp cloves ground
- ¼ tsp nutmeg ground
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
Step 1: preheat oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly with oil or butter.
Step 2: mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all the chai spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper if using)
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the mixture and mix well to combine.
Step 3: mix wet ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil (or melted butter), vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
Step 5: Fill the batter into muffin cups
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. If desired, sprinkle the tops with turbinado sugar and a pinch of cinnamon or chai spice for extra flavor.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 7: Cool and serve
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
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Notes
For an extra boost of chai flavor, steep a chai tea bag in warm milk before adding it to the batter. You can also add a bit of black pepper for a subtle kick.
Nutrition
Serving: 12g | Calories: 197.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.4g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.74g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 16.09mg | Sodium: 157.6mg | Potassium: 69.86mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 12.8g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 72.79mg | Iron: 1.23mg
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