Bake some deliciously simple Streusel Topped Chai Muffins! All the flavors of your favorite drink in this breakfast delight. Simply wonderful!

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Streusel Topped Chai Muffins

There’s a special time of the day in my house that I absolutely treasure. There’s a window of silence that occurs. I’ve just returned back to the house after dropping the kids at school. I walk into the kitchen and its quiet, just me and my dog.

After the hustle and bustle of waking the kids up, feeding them breakfast, getting them dressed, filling their lunch boxes, getting shoes and coats on and grabbing all that needs to go along with them, I’m already exhausted!

Then there’s the drive to school, and the dreaded drop off lane…ugh! That moment of complete silence when I return back home is definitely cherished.

Add into the mix the upcoming holiday season.  As excited as I am about the holidays, all of that merriment can be hectic. Much of the planning, prepping and overall work falls upon my shoulders.

Finding bits of me-time is essential, not to mention beneficial. A time to regroup, a time to refocus, a time for me to enjoy an indulgent break and then get right back at it.

Walking into my kitchen and savoring the silence first thing in the morning is the perfect time to enjoy an Oregon Chai® Tea Latte. And what goes better with a warm and delicious beverage such as Oregon Chai Tea Latte? A muffin of course!

I made some amazing Streusel Topped Chai Muffins. Into the batter, I mixed in a bit of Oregon Chai Tea Latte concentrate which brings a fantastic flavor to these muffins. Once they are baked I made a simple drizzle for the top and added a touch more of Oregon Chai Tea Latte concentrate.

Oregon Chai Tea Latte is the perfect holiday beverage, let me tell you why. With a wonderful blend of spices, it really compliments the entire holiday season.

I purchase Oregon Chai Tea Latte in The Original variety at my local Meijer store. I found mine in the tea and coffee aisle. You can also find these additional varieties at Meijer: Sugar-Free, and Slightly Sweet.

I absolutely love the convenience of making a coffee-house favorite at home, chai tea lattes are moving mainstream. Anytime I can stay at home and enjoy something delicious, I’m in!

I can grab an Oregon Chai Tea Latte, a tasty Streusel Topped Chai Muffin and find someplace cozy to sit and enjoy. Finding some me time before I start the rest of my day might include watching the news or catching up on my favorite TV shows on the DVR.

Me time at home doesn’t have to be complicated, but what it does need to be is enjoyable. Save the emails for later, don’t sort laundry, avoid the pile of mail. All of that can happen later, after me time.

Like so many other consumers I enjoy having an indulgent treat. Oregon Chai Tea Lattes are an indulgent and better-for-you alternative offering gourmet and trendy flavor profiles with fun, exciting & indulgent tastes. Both The Original and Slightly Sweet varieties are Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified too.

I’d love to hear how you enjoy me time during the holiday season, be sure to comment and let me know.

Yield: 12 muffins

Streusel Topped Chai Muffins

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Bake some deliciously simple Streusel Topped Chai Muffins! All the flavors of your favorite drink in this breakfast delight. Simply wonderful!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Additional Time 15 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 2 cups whole wheat white flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup Oregon Chai Tea Latte, The Original
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the Streusel Topping:

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 Tablespoons white whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 Tablespoon cold butter
• 1/3 cup oats

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Oregon Chai Tea Latte, The Original

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400° degrees. Spray muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or use muffin liners. In mixing bowl combine all ingredients for muffin batter, mix with electric mixer until combined.
2. Prepare streusel topping: In small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour & cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until mixture is coarsely combined. You can use a pastry blender or 2 knives. Stir in oats. Set aside.
3. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Sprinkle streusel topping over batter in each cup.
4. Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden and toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean. Remove from oven & cool prior to drizzling glaze over top.
5. Prepare glaze by mixing ingredients with a wire whisk until smooth. Drizzle glaze over top when muffins are cooled.