Description
Spiced mini chai muffins deliver a delightful blend of warm Indian tea flavors in bite-sized perfection. Creamy vanilla bean glaze adds luxurious sweetness, inviting you to savor each aromatic, delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 g) whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1 g) baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon (1 g) kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons (4 g) chai spice mix
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) low-fat milk or milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil (canola or melted coconut oil may also be used)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Vanilla Bean Glaze:
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 2–3 teaspoons (10–15 ml) low-fat milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and readying a mini muffin pan with either liners or a light cooking spray coating.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a generously sized mixing vessel, whisking the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and chai spice mix until thoroughly integrated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, create a smooth liquid mixture by vigorously whisking together yogurt, milk, oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture using a rubber spatula, combining just until the batter appears uniform without overmixing.
- Distribute the batter evenly across the prepared mini muffin pan, ensuring each cavity receives an equal portion.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-14 minutes, monitoring for a golden exterior and checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges clean.
- Allow muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Craft the vanilla bean glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste in a small bowl until achieving a silky, smooth consistency.
- Adjust the glaze texture by incrementally adding milk to reach desired thickness.
- Once muffins have completely cooled, either dip or delicately drizzle each with the prepared glaze.
- Return glazed muffins to the cooling rack, permitting the glaze to set and harden before serving.
Notes
- Spice Blend Magic: Chai spice mix transforms ordinary muffins into an aromatic, warmly-spiced treat that tantalizes taste buds with complex, comforting flavors.
- Quick Breakfast Hack: These mini muffins are perfect for grab-and-go mornings, offering a delightful bite-sized breakfast or snack that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.
- Glaze Game Strong: The vanilla bean glaze adds a luxurious, elegant touch, elevating these humble muffins from simple to spectacular with its smooth, creamy finish.
- Texture Triumph: Using yogurt ensures incredibly moist, tender muffins that remain soft and delectable even after cooling, creating a perfect tender crumb.
- Make-Ahead Marvel: These mini muffins can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days, making meal prep a breeze.
- Customization Potential: Experiment with different milk alternatives or swap maple syrup with honey for personalized flavor variations that suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg