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Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Sourdough chocolate chip muffins are made with active sourdough starter and mini chocolate chips to create a unique flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed/not active)
  • 1/3 cup sour cream full fat
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract yes a tablespoon!
  • 1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin pan by lining every other muffin cup with muffin liners. (This will help our muffins grow taller)
  • In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter, sour cream, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
    1 cup sourdough discard, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup butter, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
    1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
    1 cup chocolate chips
  • Fill each muffin cup almost to the top with the batter. This recipe will yield 12 muffins, so divide the batter accordingly.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F , then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 286Calories | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg