This Easy Homemade Chai Spice Mix is a delicious and warming blend of spices! Use it to make comforting beverages or stir in to muffins oatmeal.
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Homemade Chai Spice Mix
Warm, spicy, and distinctive: the spices that make up Chai are those that individually are delicious, but when combined are positively powerful!
This aromatic blend can be used to make beverages, be stirred into oatmeal, scooped into smoothies, or sprinkled into muffin and quick bread batter. It’s incredibly simple to make, and deserves a spot in your spice cabinet! Read onto and more about my Homemade Chai Spice Mix!
What’s In Chai Spice Mix?
The spices that make up this warming mixture include:
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cardamom
- Nutmeg
- Black Pepper
- Cloves
- Fennel
The combination of these warming spices is distinct and delicious. The addition of black pepper and fennel (not always standard in Chai) offers unexpected spice and earthiness. Don’t omit them – you won’t regret it!
How To Use Chai Spice Mix
This Homemade Chai Spice Mix is delicious in so many ways! Check out a few ideas to consider:
- Make a comforting and cozy Coconut Chai Latte
- Swap out the cinnamon in this Banana Bread , these Pumpkin Muffins, or these Apple Muffins
- Stir in to the filling for Cinnamon Rolls
- Sprinkle in pancake batter
- Try it in your favorite chocolate chip cookie (this is my favorite recipe! )
- Add 1/2 – 1 teaspoon to your coffee grounds for a spicy caffeinated kick
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Easy Homemade Chai Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp Cinnamon
- 3 1/2 Tbsp Ground Ginger
- 4 tsp Ground Cardamom
- 1 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 3/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground fennel
Instructions
- Combine all spices in a bowl. If starting with whole seeds, crush them using a pice grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Transfer to a lidded jar to store. Use within 3 months for best flavor!
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