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Mini Chai Muffins with Vanilla Bean Glaze

Mini Chai Muffins with Vanilla Bean Glaze

These delightful mini chai muffins are infused with the warm spices of chai tea and topped with a luscious vanilla bean glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they are sure to impress with their unique flavor and comforting aroma.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Breakfast/Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mini muffin tin
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 rubber spatula
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 cooling rack
  • 1 small saucepan for glaze

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup plain yogurt (or buttermilk)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brewed chai tea (cooled) Can use store-bought or homemade chai tea.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (or heavy cream)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the mini muffin tin or line with mini muffin liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, and cooled chai tea until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Divide the muffin batter evenly among the mini muffin cups, filling each about ⅔ full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • While the muffins cool, prepare the vanilla bean glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste. Stir over low heat until smooth and heated through.
  • Once the muffins are completely cool, drizzle the vanilla bean glaze over the top of each muffin. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

You can use store-bought chai tea or make your own with your favorite chai spices.
Feel free to add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for added texture and flavor.
These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for longer storage.