Description
Chai Spiced Muffins are a warm and inviting treat infused with aromatic chai spices, ripe banana, and a hint of honey. These moist muffins are topped with a lightly spiced glaze, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons chai spice mixture
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon chai spice mixture (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk or oat milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it is ready to bake the muffins evenly.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or melted butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, chai spice mixture, baking soda, and kosher salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe banana thoroughly. Add honey, melted coconut oil, egg, cane sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
- Add Oats: Stir the rolled oats into the wet mixture to incorporate texture and flavor.
- Merge Dry and Wet: Gradually add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture, mixing just until no dry streaks remain.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 to 22 minutes until the muffins turn golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool Muffins: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make Glaze: While the muffins cool, whisk together powdered sugar, chai spice, and milk until smooth and lump-free.
- Glaze Muffins: Drizzle the spiced glaze over the cooled muffins for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe for natural sweetness and moisture.
- If you prefer a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use a plant-based milk for the glaze.
- The chai spice mixture typically includes cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper; adjust the quantity to your taste preference.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.