Vanilla Chai Muffins (Print Version)

Aromatic muffins blending subtle vanilla and chai spices for a perfectly balanced treat that pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.

# Ingredients:

→ Muffin Base

01 - 1 large egg
02 - 1/2 cup milk
03 - 1/4 cup canola oil
04 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 2 teaspoons Vanilla Chai Spice blend
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

09 - Coarse sanding sugar (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 6-well muffin pan with cooking spray and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and canola oil until well combined.
03 - Add the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and vanilla chai spice to the bowl with wet ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Using a large cookie scoop, distribute the batter evenly among the 6 muffin wells. Sprinkle each muffin with sanding sugar if desired.
05 - Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the tops are golden brown and set.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For the Vanilla Chai Spice blend, you can purchase premade blends or make your own with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and vanilla powder.