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Pumpkin Chai Muffins

Irresistible Pumpkin Chai Muffins Ready in Just 30 Minutes

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Pumpkin Chai Muffins are a perfect treat for fall, combining warm spices with pumpkin and chai flavors. Easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack.

  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 9 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup (240g) pumpkin
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (75g) white sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (75g) light brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 3/4 cup neutral oil (grapeseed or canola)
  • 1 3/4 cups (225g) whole wheat pastry, AP, or gluten-free AP flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 3 chai tea bags
  • Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin, vanilla, white sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Add oil while whisking and set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin spice, and chai tea (cut open bags to use loose tea).
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir with a whisk. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  6. Line a muffin tin with 9 cupcake liners. Fill each liner with a heaping 1/4 cup of batter.
  7. Sprinkle sugar on top for extra crunch if desired.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze for longer storage.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg