Description
Succulent vanilla chai muffins marry warm spices with classic bakery comfort. Aromatic blends of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger create delightful morning treats you’ll savor with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 2 tsps Vanilla Chai Spice blend
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk (120 ml)
- ¼ cup canola oil (60 ml)
- Coarse sanding sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Heat oven to 400°F and lightly spray a 6-well muffin pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk egg, milk, and canola oil in a large mixing bowl until perfectly blended and smooth.
- Mix Dry Components: Gently incorporate flour, sugar, baking powder, Vanilla Chai Spice, and salt into the wet mixture, stirring with a light touch to maintain a delicate muffin texture.
- Fill Muffin Wells: Use a large cookie scoop to distribute batter evenly across the prepared pan, creating consistent portions. Optional: Dust the top of each muffin with coarse sanding sugar for a crisp, sweet finish.
- Bake and Rest: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until muffins turn golden brown and the surface sets. Remove from oven and let rest in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer muffins to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely. Enjoy the aromatic, spiced warmth of these Vanilla Chai Muffins.
Notes
- Prep with Precision: Measure ingredients exactly to maintain the perfect balance of spices and ensure consistent muffin texture.
- Sugar Sparkle Strategy: Sprinkle sanding sugar before baking for a delightful crisp top that adds visual and textural excitement.
- Gentle Mixing Magic: Fold ingredients gently to keep muffins tender, avoiding overmixing which can create tough, dense results.
- Cooling Wisdom: Allow muffins to rest in the pan briefly before transferring to prevent breaking and help them set properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg