Description
Chai Spiced Pear Muffins are a warm, comforting treat filled with sweet pears and fragrant chai spices, perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon snacks.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or substitute with brown sugar)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh ripe pears, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, chai spice blend, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined; lumps are acceptable.
- Fold in the chopped pears carefully to ensure even distribution in the batter.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly before enjoying warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh pears for optimal sweetness and texture. Consider adding chopped nuts for extra crunch or swapping pears for apples or cranberries. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze individually wrapped muffins for longer storage.