Best 7 Chocolate Chai Mini Loaves Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delightful flavors, where chocolate and chai harmoniously blend to create an irresistible treat - chocolate chai mini loaves! These delectable treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or indulging your loved ones with a homemade delicacy. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for chocolate chai mini loaves, offering a range of options to suit every taste and preference. From classic recipes to innovative variations, this article will guide you through the steps of creating these mini masterpieces, ensuring a perfect balance of flavors and textures. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the world of chocolate chai mini loaves!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHAI MINI-LOAVES



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The distinct flavor of chai spices up this rich chocolate tea bread.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Quick     Chai     Tea     Breakfast and Brunch

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Bread
1/2 cup water
2 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet or semi-sweet baking chocolate
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons instant chai tea latte mix, *
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 tablespoon instant chai tea latte mix *
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 to 5 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 3 (5 3/4x3-inch) mini loaf pans; set aside.
  • Combine water and baking chocolate in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
  • Combine brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Add chocolate mixture and sour cream. Continue beating until well mixed. Add all remaining bread ingredients; beat at low speed until mixture is smooth.
  • Spoon batter evenly into prepared loaf pans. Bake 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely.
  • Combine all glaze ingredients except milk in bowl. Beat at medium speed, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Spread glaze over cooled bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 160 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 2 grams

CHOCOLATE CHAI MINI LOAVES



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Make and share this Chocolate Chai Mini Loaves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 mini loaves, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup water
2 (1 ounce) bittersweet chocolate pieces or 2 (1 ounce) semisweet baking chocolate
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons chai tea mix (instant latte type, or use the spice blend listed at the end of this recipe)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon chai tea mix (instant latte type, or use the spice blend listed at the end of this recipe)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 -5 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Grease bottoms only of 3 (5 1/2x3-inch) mini loaf pans; set aside.
  • Combine water and baking chocolate in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted.
  • Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
  • Combine brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter, eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.
  • Add chocolate mixture and sour cream. Continue beating until well mixed.
  • Reduce speed to low; add all remaining bread ingredients. Beat until mixture is smooth.
  • Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely.
  • Combine all glaze ingredients except milk in small bowl. Beat at medium speed, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Glaze cooled bread.
  • * You may substitute this spice blend for the chai tea latte mix. Combine 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves in a small bowl. Use 2 1/4 teaspoons in the bread and 1 teaspoon in the glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 62.7, Sodium 288.6, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 30.2, Protein 3.3

CHOCOLATE CHAI MINI LOAVES



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This bread is irresistible! A friend gets mad when I make it because I give her a loaf and she can't help but eat the whole thing! -Lisa Christensen, Poplar Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 3 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chai tea latte mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
FROSTING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon chai tea latte mix
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 teaspoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate with the water; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla, then chocolate mixture., Combine the flour, latte mix, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream., Transfer to 3 greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, latte mix, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost tops of loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE-BANANA MINI LOAVES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 mini loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

Cooking spray
3/4 cup banana chips
1 17.1-ounce package banana-nut muffin mix
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup chocolate milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 to 1 teaspoon banana extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 6-by-3-inch miniature loaf pans with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Place the banana chips in a large zip-top plastic bag. Press out the air and seal. Using a rolling pin, roll over the chips until crushed.
  • Whisk the muffin mix and cocoa in a large bowl. Add the chocolate milk, oil and eggs, stirring until smooth. Stir in the crushed banana chips and chocolate chips. Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
  • Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans on a rack for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Mix the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream and banana extract in a small bowl. Drizzle the glaze over the loaves and let cool completely.

CHOCOLATE MINI-LOAVES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 Mini-Loaves

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cooking spray
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup freshly brewed coffee
1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/3 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Generously spray the inside of a mini-loaf baking pan with the cooking spray and set aside.
  • Put the butter, coffee, cocoa and milk in a small microwave-safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high until the butter melts, about 3 minutes. Whisk to combine.
  • Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, chile powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Beat the sour cream, eggs and vanilla in a small bowl. Whisk the hot cocoa mixture into the dry ingredients; stir in the sour cream mixture, until just combined. Divide the batter equally among the loaves, filling each about ¾ of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Allow the loaves to cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around each loaf to loosen, remove the loaves and let cool completely on a rack.
  • To serve, dust the tops of the loaves with confectioners' sugar. If you like, cut out small hearts or other festive stencils and place them on the loaves before dusting.

GLAZED CHOCOLATE MINI LOAVES



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Make and share this Glazed Chocolate Mini Loaves recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 5 mini loaves, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips, melted
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
5 teaspoons water
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 350°F Grease five (5 1/2 x 3-inch) mini loaf pans or aluminum foil pans.
  • FOR BREAD:
  • Combine brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy, scraping bowl often. Add 1 cup melted morsels, eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, applesauce, baking powder and baking soda; beat until well mixed. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate morsels by hand. Spoon batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. (Do not remove if using aluminum foil pans.).
  • FOR GLAZE:
  • COMBINE 1/2 cup morsels, 1 tablespoon butter and water in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Drizzle over each loaf. Cool completely.
  • VARIATION:
  • GLAZED CHOCOLATE MINT MINI LOAVES: Omit 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in bread and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in glaze. Add 1/2 teaspoon mint extract to bread and 1/4 teaspoon mint extract to glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 992.9, Fat 44.2, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 139.5, Sodium 541.5, Carbohydrate 147.7, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 78.3, Protein 12.2

CHOCOLATE MINI LOAVES



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The moist texture of these mini loaves resembles a pound cake. Each bite is rich and succulent, making this perfect for dessert as well as snacking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 5 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
GLAZE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter
5 teaspoons water
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the melted chocolate chips, eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with applesauce just until moistened. Fold in miniature chips., Divide batter among five greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans, about 1 cup in each. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For glaze, combine the chocolate chips, butter and water in a saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaves.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality chai tea: The flavor of the chai tea will shine through in the loaves, so it's important to use a good one. Look for a chai tea that is fragrant and has a well-balanced flavor.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: This will help the dough to rise properly and produce light and fluffy loaves.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the loaves tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the loaves until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the loaves are cooked through.
  • Let the loaves cool before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These chocolate chai mini loaves are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist, fluffy, and have a wonderful flavor of chocolate and chai. The loaves are also very versatile and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a special dessert, these chocolate chai mini loaves are sure to please.

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