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Mini Chai Muffins

Mini Chai Muffins That Warm Your Winter Mornings

These Mini Chai Muffins are light, fluffy, and sweetened with maple syrup, perfect for a cozy winter morning brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1.5 cups White Whole Wheat Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsps Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsps Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsps Chai Spice Mix Can substitute with a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger
  • 0.5 cups Plain Greek Yogurt May replace with sour cream or dairy-free yogurt
  • 0.25 cups Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can be used
  • 0.5 cups Milk of Choice Any milk (dairy or non-dairy) works
  • 0.25 cups Avocado Oil Can substitute with melted coconut or canola oil
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for a vegan alternative
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste Vanilla bean paste is recommended for a more intense taste
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste or Vanilla Extract for glaze
  • 2 tsps Milk for achieving desired glaze consistency

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini Chai Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a mini muffin pan with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and chai spice mix.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: plain Greek yogurt, maple syrup, your choice of milk, avocado oil, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and well combined.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture using a spatula until just combined; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  6. Bake for 10-14 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick. Muffins should be lightly golden and toothpick should come out clean.
  7. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste until smooth. Adjust consistency if necessary.
  9. Once muffins are cooled, drizzle the glaze over the tops and let excess drip off before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter, and allow muffins to cool before glazing for the best texture and flavor.

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