Description
These baked Chai Donuts are sweetened with maple syrup and packed with cozy fall spices. Topped with a simple glaze, they’re the perfect warm treat for a chilly morning alongside coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon chai spice mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- For the icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease donut pans with non-stick baking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and chai spice mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared donut pans. Use a piping bag for easier filling, if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove donuts from pans and cool on a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Dip the tops of cooled donuts into the icing and allow to set.
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Use homemade chai spice mix for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts light and fluffy.
- A piping bag helps neatly fill the donut pans with less mess.
- Store donuts in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 3 days.
- Try other chai-inspired bakes like chai cookies or apple chai bread for more cozy treats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
