Deliciously spiced chai banana muffins kicked up a notch with chai spice glaze. It's double the chai flavors in one muffin! If you love ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, you will love this sweet treat!
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3-4 teaspoons Chai Spice Mix *see Recipe Notes
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed about 1 medium banana
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-1 1/2 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 teaspoon Chai Spice Mix
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a standard 12-cup muffin pan with spray oil. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and Chai Spice Mix. Use a whisk to combine, then set aside.
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In a small bowl, add the mashed banana, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg. Whisk together until combined, then add all at once to the flour mixture.
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Stir the mixture just until all the dry ingredients are incorporated. Fill each muffin cup about half-full with batter. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, or just until the tops are golden and no longer sticky.
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Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove from pan to finish cooling on a rack.
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Sift the powdered sugar into a small bowl through a mesh sieve to remove any lumps. Add the Chai Spice Mix and milk. Whisk until smooth.
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Drizzle the glaze over cooled muffins, or dip the tops of the muffins directly in the glaze.
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Muffins will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
DIY Chai Spice Mix:
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon each - ground cloves, allspice, and cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
*This makes enough Chai Spice Mix to make the muffins and the glaze with a little left over. How will you use the rest? Try sprinkling it on your oatmeal, adding it to your tea, or mixing it into a smoothie!