Chai Muffins with Streusel Topping
Bakery-style chai muffins with streusel topping made with chai concentrate and loaded with fragrant spices. These fluffy tea muffins are taken to the next level with a spiced brown sugar streusel. They are a great grab-and-go snack or tea time treat!
Ingredients
For the Chai Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 egg
- ½ cup chai concentrate
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
For the Streusel Topping:
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
To Make the Chai Muffins:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger and ground nutmeg.
- Create a well and add the wet ingredients: chai concentrate, egg, milk and oil. Mix until the dry and wet ingredients are just combined, lumps are okay. Don’t over mix as that can cause dense muffins. The consistency of the batter should be thick but not dry. You should be able to easily scoop the batter. If the batter is runny, add a tablespoon of all-purpose flour or more until you get the correct consistency. If the batter is dry or too thick, add a tablespoon of chai concentrate or milk.
- Scoop the chai muffin batter into a lined muffin baking tray. Fill each muffin liner up close to the top, about ¾ way full to leave a bit of room for the streusel topping.
To Make the Streusel Topping:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger and ground nutmeg. The streusel should be crumbly with bits of butter.
- Top each muffin with a scoop of the streusel so that they are completely covered. Gently pat down on the streusel crumbs to help them stick in place.
- Bake the tea muffins for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage Tips: You can store these chai muffins with streusel topping at room temperature after baking. If stored in an airtight container, they will be good for 3-4 days. To freeze these muffins, allow them to first cool completely and then cover them tightly in plastic wrap. Store them in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 3-4 weeks. Reheat them for a minute before serving and enjoying.
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