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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes » Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Published: Feb 10, 2022 by lynnswayoflife · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Moist, tender, and full of chocolate chips, Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins are a great way to use up the extra sourdough starter you have in the refrigerator.

    An overhead view of the muffins in a tin

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    Chocolate chip muffins have always been a favorite in my house. We are a family of chocoholics, so whenever I can add chocolate to something, I do!

    Sourdough muffins are a great way to use up the extra sourdough starter you might have hanging out in the refrigerator. The starter adds texture and helps the muffin rise.

    Be sure to check out these other muffin recipes!

    • Pumpkin Muffins
    • Banana Muffins
    • Apple Streusel Muffins
    • Cranberry Orange Muffins
    A sourdough chocolate chip muffin is unwrapped on a plate

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • These muffins are easy to make! The muffins are made by hand, so you don't have to break out any equipment to make these.
    • The kids love them! Kids love chocolate chips, let's be honest! Serve them these muffins with some fruit and you have a delicious breakfast before school.
    • They are great for meal prep! Make a big batch on a Sunday and have them for breakfast throughout the week.

    Ingredients You'll Need

    An overhead view of the ingredients for the sourdough chocolate chip muffins
    • Sourdough starter- Inactive, meaning it has come right out of the refrigerator.
    • Flour- All purpose flour
    • Butter- Coconut oil can be substituted instead of butter.
    • Vanilla- for added flavor
    • Chocolate chips- Semi sweet or dark chocolate chips are best.
    • Baking soda and baking powder- Even though we are using sourdough starter, the baking soda and baking powder do all the hard work of making the muffins rise.

    What Is Sourdough Discard?

    Sourdough discard is the portion of your sourdough starter that you are not feeding. When you are "feeding" your starter to make bread with, you add equal parts flour, water, and starter to a mason jar and let it rise.

    You can't feed your entire starter, as it doubles and sometimes triples in size, and that's a lot of starter to have on hand! If you are new to sourdough, be sure to check out this post all about how to keep your sourdough starter happy.

    A broken in half muffin is on a plate next to a tin of muffins

    Equipment For Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Whisk
    • Ice Cream Scoop
    • Muffin Liners
    • Muffin Tin

    Step By Step Photos

    The flour and riding agents are added to a bowl
    Mix the dry ingredients together
    The eggs are mixed with the starter
    Whisk the eggs and sugar together
    The butter is added to the bowl
    Add the butter and starter
    The dry ingredients are added to the wet ingredients
    Mix the dry ingredients into the wet
    The chocolate chips are being folded into the muffin batter
    Add the chocolate chips
    The batter is scooped into muffin tins
    Scoop into muffin tins

    How To Make Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    2. In a medium bowl, add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.  Mix to combine and set that aside.
    3. In a large bowl, add the sugar and eggs. Add the sourdough starter, butter, and vanilla.  Mix well to combine.
    4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will not be smooth, it’s ok if there are a few lumps left.
    5. Add the chocolate chips to the batter and mix again until just combined.
    6. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.  Scoop equal amounts of batter into the muffin tins. 
    7. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and it comes out clean.
    8. Allow the muffins to cool slightly and serve.
    A muffin tin has chocolate chips and muffins in it

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do sourdough chocolate chip muffins freeze well?

    Yes! These muffins freeze beautifully. Once the muffins are cooled, add them to a Ziploc bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.

    Can active starter be used instead of inactive starter?

    Yes! If you don't have any sourdough discard around, you can use active starter instead. It will help the muffins become even more moist and puffy.

    I don't have sourdough starter, can I still make these muffins?

    Yes! If you do not have sourdough starter you can use sour cream, buttermilk, or Greek yogurt as a substitute.

    A broken muffin is next to wrapped muffins

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    Did you love these Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins? I'd so appreciate it if you would give this recipe a 5-star review! That will help other hungry readers find my recipes!

    And don't forget to tag me on Instagram or Facebook and share this recipe on Pinterest! Thanks for sharing this journey with me and enjoy these delicious recipes!

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    An overhead view of the muffins in a tin

    Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

    Moist, tender, and full of chocolate chips, Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins are a great way to use up the extra sourdough starter you have in the refrigerator.
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: sourdough chocolate chip muffins
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 Muffins
    Calories: 277kcal
    Author: Lynn Polito

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Whisk
    • Muffin Liners
    • Muffin Tin

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups All Purpose Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ cup Butter Melted
    • ¾ cup Sugar Granulated
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 cup Sourdough Starter Inactive
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • 1 ½ cups Chocolate Chips Semi Sweet

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
    • In a medium bowl, add the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Mix to combine and set that aside.
    • In a large bowl, add the sugar and eggs. Add the sourdough starter, butter, and vanilla.  Mix well to combine.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. The batter will not be smooth, it’s ok if there are a few lumps left.
    • Add the chocolate chips to the batter and mix again until just combined.
    • Line a muffin tin with muffin liners.  Scoop equal amounts of batter into the muffin tins. 
    • Bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted and it comes out clean.
    • Allow the muffins to cool slightly and serve.

    Notes

    • If you do not have sourdough starter, sour cream, Greek yogurt, or buttermilk can be used instead.
    • Active or inactive sourdough starter can be used to make these muffins.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Muffin | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Erin S

      March 02, 2022 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      These muffins were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect! Very rarely do my finished products look just like the photos but these did. Thank you for the recipe- it’s a keeper!

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      • lynnswayoflife

        March 02, 2022 at 4:33 pm

        I am so happy to hear that! Thank you for making my recipe!

        Reply
    2. Lee-Ann

      March 20, 2022 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      These are so easy and taste delicious! My kids love them!

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      • lynnswayoflife

        March 21, 2022 at 11:41 am

        I love that! Thanks for making my recipe!

        Reply
    3. Danita

      May 18, 2022 at 9:14 pm

      5 stars
      After a few heavy sourdough muffins try’s I found this recipe. My first try was an absolute 100% success and we couldn’t stop eating them. My only addition to the recipe was about 1/4 cup of sour cream as in the past found this makes muffins/cakes/cupcakes fluffy and moist at the same time. Can’t wait to try with berries and more

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      • lynnswayoflife

        May 19, 2022 at 5:56 am

        Thank you so much for making my recipe! I am so happy you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    4. Francesca

      January 19, 2023 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      Lynn, these muffins were so yummy I shared them with my neighbor! Hope to make them again soon! Thanks and God bless!

      Reply
      • lynnswayoflife

        January 19, 2023 at 12:41 pm

        I love that! I am so glad you enjoyed them!!

        Reply

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