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Chai Spiced Pear Muffins with Oatmeal Streusel

Delight in these warm, spiced muffins featuring ripe pears and a crunchy oatmeal streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Streusel

  • 0.75 cup rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup melted butter

Muffin Base

  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.25 cups pear, peeled and chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line muffin tin with liners.
  • Prepare streusel: combine oats, flour, cinnamon, sugar, and butter; chill.
  • Cream softened butter with honey and vanilla; set aside.
  • Mix dry ingredients for muffins; whisk milk, oil, egg, vanilla; combine with dry; fold in pears.
  • Fill muffin cups ¾ full, top with streusel, and bake for 20 minutes.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
Keyword Muffins, Pear, spice