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.
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
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
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 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!?
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
How to Make…
DIY Chai Spice Blend
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.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 1 minute
- Yield: ~1/3 cup
- Scale:
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 ½ tsp cardamom
- 1/2 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.
Carolyn Perez says
How much do you use in a cup? It didn’t mix in with hot water and was left with film of powder?
Kait Bibb says
Sorry for the confusion, this is meant for use in baking recipes. I will update later to include options for using in a latte.
A flint says
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 🙂
Ashley says
Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂