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chai spiced muffins
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Chai-Spiced Muffins Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar or white sugar if you prefer
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves optional, but fancy
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • ¾ cup milk any kind works
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup optional, for extra warmth
  • Optional Add-ins:
  • ½ cup chocolate chips chopped nuts, or raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Smell the cinnamon—it’s basically therapy.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, eggs, vanilla, and honey until smooth.
  • Combine: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Tip: Don’t overmix—muffins like a little chunkiness.
  • Add Extras: Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins if desired.
  • Fill Muffin Tin: Scoop batter into muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
  • Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. The tops should be golden and slightly domed.
  • Cool & Enjoy: Let muffins cool for 5–10 minutes, then enjoy warm or at room temperature. Or sneak one when no one’s looking.