Chai banana pecan muffins
Imagine the warm aroma of Chai banana pecan muffins wafting through your kitchen. Not just any muffins, but a blend of spicy chai, ripe bananas, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for a mid-day snack, breakfast, or a treat with your tea or coffee. Dive into this guide to whip up this delightful bakery wonder.
Ingredients
- Bananas: 3 medium-sized (3 medium-sized [approximately 300g])
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
- Pecans: 3/4 cup, chopped (180g)
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Chai tea: 1 bag (contents of 1 bag [approx. 2g])
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g)
- Eggs: 2 large (2 large [approx. 100g])
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Butter: 1/2 cup, melted (115g)
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 12 muffins
Nutritional Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 220
- Proteins: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fats: 10g
- Sugars: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until they become smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Open the chai tea bag and mix its contents into the dry mixture.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Add the chopped pecans, saving some for garnish.
- Pour the batter into muffin tins lined with paper liners.
- Garnish with the saved pecans on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
Tips
- For an enhanced chai flavor, steep the chai tea bag in 2 tablespoons of hot water and add it to the batter.
- Over-mixing can make your muffins dense. Mix just until combined.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your Chai banana pecan muffins warm, preferably with a side of fresh fruit or yogurt. A dollop of cream or a smear of butter can amplify the taste, though they’re perfect on their own. Pair them with your morning tea or coffee. The blend of chai and banana is a refreshing change, making them an instant hit in breakfast spreads.
For AH7 readers keen on pursuing a healthier lifestyle, these muffins provide a perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. The combination of banana and pecan ensures a dose of antioxidants, beneficial fats, and fiber. Chai, on the other hand, brings in its own set of health benefits. So, while they might seem like a treat, they’re doing good for your body. Dive in and let these Chai banana pecan muffins be a part of your health journey.
CHAI BANANA PECAN MUFFINS
Nutritions
Ingredients
- Bananas: 3 medium-sized 3 medium-sized [approximately 300g]
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups 240g
- Pecans: 3/4 cup chopped (180g)
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup 150g
- Chai tea: 1 bag contents of 1 bag [approx. 2g]
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon 5g
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon 2.5g
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon 1.5g
- Eggs: 2 large 2 large [approx. 100g]
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon 5ml
- Butter: 1/2 cup melted (115g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until they become smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Open the chai tea bag and mix its contents into the dry mixture.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
- Add the chopped pecans, saving some for garnish.
- Pour the batter into muffin tins lined with paper liners.
- Garnish with the saved pecans on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
Notes
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