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Chai Spiced Pear Muffins

Chai Spiced Pear Muffins: A Cozy Fall Treat You’ll Love

Chai Spiced Pear Muffins are a delightful fall breakfast, combining sweet pear chunks with warming chai spices for a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Muffins
  • 1 cup Rolled oats Adds texture and crunch; substitute with granola for a different flavor.
  • 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour Provides a healthier base; can be replaced with all-purpose flour.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Infuses warm spice flavor; can experiment with additional spices.
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar Offers natural sweetness; can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 0.25 cup Melted butter Binds ingredients; use coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Creates structure; can be replaced with whole wheat flour.
  • 2 tsp Baking powder Helps muffins rise; ensure it's fresh.
  • 0.5 tsp Ground ginger Essential for chai flavor; a store-bought chai spice blend can be an alternative.
  • 0.25 tsp Allspice
  • 0.25 tsp Ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cardamom
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Adds moisture; substitute with almond or oat milk.
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable oil Keeps muffins moist; melted coconut oil can be a lower-fat version.
  • 1 large Egg Binds and adds richness; flax or chia egg for vegan.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 cups Pears (peeled and chopped) Adds natural sweetness; any firm variety works.
For the Oatmeal Streusel
  • 0.5 cup Rolled oats Provides crunch; use quick oats for finer texture.
  • 0.25 cup Flour Acts as a binder; whole wheat flour can add extra nutrition.
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar Sweetens and caramelizes beautifully.
  • 0.5 tsp Cinnamon Enhances cozy flavor; can mix in nutmeg.
  • 0.25 cup Melted butter Ensures streusel clumps together; substitute with coconut oil.

Equipment

  • Muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chai Spiced Pear Muffins
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a muffin pan with liners or grease it.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly, and refrigerate.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, brown sugar, ground spices, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined, then fold in the chopped pears.
  6. Spoon the batter into prepared muffin liners, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle chilled streusel on top.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. They should be golden brown.
  8. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring muffins to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy these Chai Spiced Pear Muffins as a delightful fall breakfast.

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