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Sourdough Discard Chocolate Muffins

Published: Mar 22, 2025 · Modified: Apr 2, 2025 by Joanie Simon · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Sourdough Discard Chocolate Muffins are irresistibly moist and deliciously indulgent. Whether served at a special occasion brunch or as a fun dessert, these easy-to-make treats deliver an intense chocolate flavor that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe.

sourdough chocolate muffins with shiny chocolate chips on a countertop

I love a serious double chocolate fixation as you can tell by my Fudgy Chocolate Cookies and Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cookies. It was only a matter of time until I married this flavor profile with my passion for sourdough.

If you have some extra starter or discard to spare, this is a great way to use it up!

Brand new to sourdough? This complete guide to sourdough baking is a great place to get started. Then once you're up and running, come on back for this and my other discard recipes like my Sourdough English Muffins.

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Ingredients

ingredients to make sourdough discard chocolate muffins including: milk, cocoa, flour, baking soda, sugar, salt, chocolate chips, olive oil, sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla and sourdough discard
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Unsweetened Natural Cocoa Powder - Hershey's is my go-to
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Chocolate Chips - I used Ghiradelli Semi-Sweet, but you can use any type you like
  • Eggs
  • Full Fat Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt - Full fat is important to help make these tender and moist
  • Olive Oil - I love using olive oil in baking for the extra flavor, but if this weirds you
  • Whole Milk
  • Sourdough Discard
  • Vanilla Extract

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Let's make our double chocolate muffins in six easy steps. Only equipment you'll need are mixing bowls, a whisk, a spatula, muffin tin and paper muffin liners.

dry ingredients combined with chocolate chips
  1. Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients and chocolate chips
whisking together the wet ingredients
  1. Step 2: Combine the wet ingredients including the sourdough discard
wet and dry ingredients combined to make a batter in a large mixing bowl
  1. Step 3: Mix the wet ingredients into the dry to form the batter. Avoid overmixing!
batter scooped into a a 12-muffin tin with extra chocolate chips on top
  1. Step 4: Bake at 475F for 5 minutes then reduce the oven temp to 350F for another 15 to 16 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
muffins in a muffin tin after being baked
  1. Step 5: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes after coming out of the oven,
a sourdough chocolate muffin with a bite taken out
  1. Step 6: Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container to enjoy later.

The high initial baking temperature helps create those perfect domed muffin tops!

Tips & Tricks

There are two reliable methods to determine when your muffins have reached perfect doneness:

The Classic Toothpick Test: Insert a toothpick into the center of a muffin. If it comes out clean with no wet batter clinging to it, your muffins are ready to be removed from the oven.

The Precise Temperature Method: For more accuracy, use an instant-read thermometer. Simply insert the probe into the center of a muffin. When it registers 200°F (93°C), your muffins are perfectly baked.

Both techniques ensure you'll achieve muffins with ideal texture!

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Sourdough Discard Chocolate Muffins

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  • Author: Joanie Simon
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12
  • Category: muffins
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Irresistibly moist Sourdough Discard Chocolate Muffins deliver intense chocolate flavor, perfect for brunch or dessert.


Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (41g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder (I use Hershey's)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (315g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup (185g) full-fat sour cream or greek yogurt, at room temperature
  • ½ cup (120ml) olive oil or other neutral flavored oil
  • ¼ cup (60ml) whole milk, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 100g sourdough discard


Instructions

  • Preheat and Prepare: Heat oven to 425°F (218°C). Prepare a 12-count muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper liners.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. Set aside.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, oil, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined then whisk in the sourdough discard.
  • Create Batter: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Gently fold together using a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. (The batter will be thick and sticky. Avoid overmixing to help keep the muffins light in texture.)
  • Fill Muffin Tin: Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups, filling each all the way to the top.
  • Bake with Temperature Adjustment: Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Without opening the oven door, reduce temperature to 350°F (177°C). Continue baking for 15-16 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Total baking time: approximately 20-21 minutes.
  • Cool: Let muffins rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

 For mini muffins: Bake at 350°F/177°C for 13-14 minutes total

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 441
  • Sugar: 36.3 g
  • Sodium: 221.6 mg
  • Fat: 22.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 57.9 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 6.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 39.6 mg

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