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DIY Chai Spice Blend Recipe

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Posted:

09/20/20

Updated:

09/10/24

By:

Ashley Walterhouse

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Homemade chai spices come together for a DIY blend, with just six ingredients! The flavor is so warm and cozy for the cooler months of the year. It can be added to anything from breakfast, snacks, desserts, and lattes.

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Any other chai lovers out there?!

Chai was my go to before pumpkin spice was a thing and before I got on the coffee train. But now I love a big cup of chai tea latte and if I really need a caffeine kick, I add a shot or two of espresso. (Dirty Chai’s are the best!)

It’s such a versatile flavor too, you can bake with it in August when you’re just not ready for pumpkin through winter.

DIY Chai Spice Blend

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Don’t let making your own spice blends scare you!

Homemade spice mix recipes are so simple to make. I love that they are customizable too, so you can always add more of your favorite flavor.

This DIY chai spice blend is easy and you can find all of the individual spices where you buy your groceries.

What Spices are in Chai?

  • ground cinnamon 
  • ground ginger
  • cardamom
  • nutmeg 
  • cloves 
  • all spice
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Once you have all of these spices stocked in your pantry, you can make this chai blend (and homemade pumpkin spice mix !) to always have on hand.

What to Make with Chai Spice

Chai Spiced Apple Galette

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Chai is so versatile! It’s just such a warm and cozy flavor that can be added to almost any baked good. Here are some delicious ways you can use your homemade chai spice mix:

  • Chai Spiced Blackberry Muffins
  • Pumpkin Cake with Chai Frosting
  • Chai Zucchini Pumpkin Muffins
  • Chai Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
  • Chai Spiced Apple Pie Skillet Cookie
  • Chai Spiced Apple Galette
  • Dirty Chai Energy Balls
  • Chai Spiced Almond Cashew Butter
  • Chocolate Chai Protein Bars

Can you tell I’m chai obsessed!?

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Chai Spiced Blackberry Muffins

Let me know if you make this recipe by leaving a comment and rating below! It helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx Ashley

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DIY Chai Spice Blend

Prep: 1 minute minute
Total: 1 minute minute
Homemade chai spices come together for a DIY blend, with just six ingredients! The flavor is so warm and cozy for the cooler months of the year. It can be added to anything from breakfast, snacks, desserts, and lattes.
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Servings 5 tablespoons

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground ginger
  • 2 ½ teaspoons cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon all spice

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to small bowl, stir well to combine and transfer to container.
  • Store in cupboard for future recipes. 
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Recipe Notes:

STORAGE – store in a cool, dark place (with your other spices) for 6 months – 1 year.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1 tablespoon, Calories: 18kcal (1%), Carbohydrates: 5g (2%), Protein: 0.4g (1%), Fat: 0.3g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 48mg (1%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 11IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 39mg (4%), Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy.
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4 responses

  1. A flint
    September 13, 2021

    This spice blend is the best I have found! Thank you!!! I use it in lots of stuff but especially in homemade applesauce (even my picky mom loved it)! Next will try it in my fresh blackberry muffins 🙂

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    1. Ashley
      September 19, 2021

      Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

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  2. Carolyn Perez
    October 20, 2020

    How much do you use in a cup? It didn’t mix in with hot water and was left with film of powder?

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    1. Kait Bibb
      November 2, 2020

      Sorry for the confusion, this is meant for use in baking recipes. I will update later to include options for using in a latte.

      Reply

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I’m Ashley – I started Fit Mitten Kitchen in 2015 to share healthier recipes. Here we balance real food with desserts and healthy snacks making life easy, nutritious and delicious.

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