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This homemade Chai Spice Blend is the perfect warm and cozy spice mixture for the holiday season. Add it to pancakes, oatmeal, cakes, lattes and more!
Let’s chat Elf on a Shelf for a minute, shall we? After doing a Facebook Live last week and mentioning our little elf, Ella, I’ve received some pretty hilarious emails and comments about it.
One thing I’ve figured out is that people either love it *raises hand* or absolutely freaking loathe it.
We’re #teamelfonashelf around here and honestly, I think Eric and I adore it just as much as Elle.
And if you promise to keep the hate mail to a minimum, I’ll confess that although Ella refrains from doing anything too mischievous, she does have quite the wardrobe, her own mailbox, and adorable mini stationery.
We even have a set of magical red tongs that allow us to move her back to her shelf if we find her in a particularly precarious spot in the morning.
Overboard? Absolutely. But this holiday tradition is truly one of my absolute favorite things about the season and no one can convince me otherwise.
So, tell me, are are you an elf lover, or loather?
One of my other favorite things about the holidays are super simple DIY gifts for neighbors, coworkers, friends and family. There’s just something so memorable about a handmade gift that makes it extra special.
From homemade vanilla extract and infused vodka to an indoor s’mores kit and homemade hot cocoa mix, I’ve got you covered in the adorable homemade gift department!
And if you’ve been following My Baking Addiction for any length of time, you also know that I am a huge fan of homemade spice blends – especially during the holidays.
My homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe pretty much ends up in everything I make from September through February and is always one of the most popular recipes on my blog every fall.
I’ve also shared apple pie spice which is equally as amazing and perfect for any apple dessert!
This year, I’ve been on a Chai tea kick and I decided that I wanted to infuse those deliciously cozy flavors into pretty much everything I am baking this holiday season.
If you’ve never made a homemade spice blend, they’re pretty much the easiest thing ever. Measure everything into a jar, give it a shake, or whisk, add a pretty tag or bow and you’re good to go.
You can double, triple and even quadruple the recipe for holiday gift giving.
This chai spice blend is delicious in just about everything you’re whipping up this holiday season from cookies and cakes to pancakes, eggnog and lattes!
I also love it mixed with some granulated sugar and sprinkled over warm, buttered toast for a spicy spin on cinnamon toast. It’s also great for cinnamon rolls and spiced nuts. Seriously, I could go on and on!
Whether you’re whipping this chai spice blend up to sprinkle on your morning oatmeal or for the perfect hostess gift, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Chai Spice Blend
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Combine spices in a small bow, mix well to combine.
- Store in a small jar or spice container.
I have tried your Vanilla Ext and like it a lot My friend loves Chai Tea how much of this spice blend would you add to a cup of black tea?
Maurita-
Because of the powdery texture, I don’t think I would use this in plain black tea. I would recommend it for lattes and smoothies as far as beverages go. And it’s definitely amazing in baked goods, pancakes, etc.
-Jamie
I can remember back 37 years ago, my husband of the time was stationed at 29 Palms, Ca. I baked all the cookies I could, placed them in all the tins I had bought at garage sales. Made as much Hot chocolate mix I could make, placed it in canning jars. Then passed it to all the Marines that were working with my husband. They couldnt go home but I tried to bring them a little of home.
Such a thoughtful idea, Barbara! Hot cocoa mix is always a favorite of mine at this time of year! Happy holidays to you and yours!
-Jamie
Where can I find the cute tags?
Tania-
The tags were actually handmade, so we don’t have a source. Thanks so much for stopping by!
-Jamie
Thanks for the recipe! How and with what would you mix this for a chai latte? Thanks!
Lindsay,
I’d start with about 1/4 teaspoon in a latte. I typically steep my tea and mix it with steamed milk a bit of vanilla extract and about a 1/4 teaspoon of this blend. I then use a handheld frother to get everything incorporated. I hope this helps!
-Jamie
Merry Christmas Jamie! Uninformed question, can this mix be steeped with black tea?
M
Michelle-
Because of the powdery texture, I don’t think I would use this in plain black tea. I would recommend it for lattes and smoothies as far as beverages go. And it’s definitely amazing in baked goods, pancakes, etc.
-Jamie
I’m excited about this spice blend. Can I use it as is for chai tea? If so, how much for about 8oz of hot tea? Happy Holidays!
Cyndie-
Because of the powdery texture, I don’t think I would use this in plain black tea. I would recommend it for lattes and smoothies as far as beverages go. And it’s definitely amazing in baked goods, pancakes, etc.
-Jamie
Just because you asked, I am not a fan of Elf on the Shelf. This is mostly because it would be another thing I’d have to remember to do. I have never read the book about it, I have just seen people’s posts with what the elves end up doing in the night. I don’t hate it, I just don’t want to get it started.
Thanks for this recipe, it sounds like it would be fun and easy!
Ha! It’s definitely something extra to remember! Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoy the chai spice blend!
-Jamie
I love chai tea myself. Always thought it had caffeine in it. Do you think you can turn this into a tea? Love those spices.
Hello, Fran!
Because of the powdery texture, I don’t think I would use this in plain black tea. I would recommend it for lattes and smoothies as far as beverages go. And it’s definitely amazing in baked goods, pancakes, etc.
-Jamie
Cute! Do you have the label to share too? Super fun!
Thanks so much, Becky! I don’t have a printable label to share for this one. Sorry. Happy holidays to you and yours!
-Jamie
The label is really cute and makes the presentation!
Thanks so much, Becky!
This is a great idea! I need to send this to my sister. I remember when chai tea first came out and she brought me a big one. I wasn’t sure if I liked it at first but I finished it to be polite. It ended up being one of my favorite drinks and now I always have chai tea in my kitchen.
So happy to hear you like the idea, Carol! Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
-Jamie