Vegan Chai Muffins
JC
- Serves
- 6
Guilt-free chai muffins that are very moist and delicious! Sprinkling granola on the muffins before baking creates a wonderful crunchy topping, but note that the granola will get soggy after a day. If not eating immediately, I would top the muffins with sliced almonds or pecans. This is a small batch recipe that makes 1/2 dozen muffins, please double for a full dozen!
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/8 cup vegetable oil
- 1/8 cup applesauce
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 packet chai tea bags
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed
- 3 tablespoon water
- sliced almonds or granola (for topping)
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Directions
- Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Steep 2 tea bags in warm almond milk and set aside for at least 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, pressing bags to release excess tea.
- Step 2
In a small bowl, mix flax meal and water and let sit for 5 minutes until gel-like (this is an egg substitute).
- Step 3
In another bowl, stir together whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, and salt; set aside.
- Step 4
In a large bowl, mix oil, applesauce, sugar, flaxseed mixture, and vanilla. Add flour mixture and milk mixture, beating after each addition just until combined.
- Step 5
Spoon into muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle with sliced almonds or granola. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Remove muffins, cool, and enjoy!