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Apple Chai Spice Muffins

Cozy Apple Chai Spice Muffins for Heartwarming Mornings

Delight in these Apple Chai Spice Muffins, the perfect autumn treat with a blend of spices and juicy apples.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Muffin Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat pastry flour can be substituted.
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Key spice for warmth.
  • 0.5 tsp Cardamom Can substitute with additional cinnamon.
  • 1 tsp Ginger Fresh or dried works.
  • 0.25 tsp Cloves Optional for milder taste.
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper Enhances chai blend.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter Use coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs for vegan option.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Oat or almond milk as substitutes.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 cups Diced Apples Use firm apples like Honeycrisp.
Chai Streusel Topping
  • 0.75 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat can be used.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Chai Spices Blend of cinnamon, cardamom, clove, and ginger.
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter Keep chilled.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Muffin Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or non-stick spray.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and chai spices for streusel. Mix with cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and chai spices for the batter.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk sugar and melted butter; add eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  5. Fold wet mixture into dry ingredients, mixing gently.
  6. Fold in diced apples.
  7. Fill muffin cups ¾ full and sprinkle with streusel.
  8. Bake for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy these muffins warm with butter or honey for extra sweetness.

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