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Sourdough Discard

The Best Sourdough Discard Muffins for Back-to-School

What better way to fuel up for busy days, adventurous homeschooling activities, or after-school homework than with nourishing sourdough discard muffins?

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The Best Sourdough Discard Muffins for Back-to-School

What better way to fuel up for busy days, adventurous homeschooling activities, or after-school homework than with nourishing sourdough discard muffins?

In this round-up, I compiled our seven best sourdough discard muffins. These recipes are perfect for any parent seeking a wholesome, low-sugar sweet snack that kids will love. These recipes use up some sourdough discard and offer a nutritious boost with ingredients like fruits, vegetables, and oats.

A freshly baked oatmeal chocolate chip muffin with sourdough discard is torn in half, revealing a moist, tender crumb studded with melted chocolate chips.
A close-up of freshly baked blueberry protein muffins, made with sourdough discard, sitting in a muffin tin. One muffin is torn in half, revealing a soft, fluffy interior packed with juicy blueberries.

I focus on using minimal added organic sugars and maximum taste. So I know these recipes provide a satisfying snack that both parents and kids can feel good about. Whether you’re prepping for school lunches or looking for a quick after-school treat, these sourdough discard muffins are sure to become a family favorite.

A freshly baked oatmeal chocolate chip muffin with sourdough discard is torn in half, revealing a moist, tender crumb studded with melted chocolate chips.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins with Sourdough Discard

Indulge in the most delicious oatmeal chocolate chip Muffins made with sourdough discard. Moist, rich, and bursting with flavor.

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A close-up of freshly baked blueberry protein muffins, made with sourdough discard, sitting in a muffin tin. One muffin is torn in half, revealing a soft, fluffy interior packed with blueberries.

Low-Sugar Blueberry Protein Muffins with Sourdough Discard

Moist, rich, and bursting with flavor—the perfect baking recipe for blueberry season. Enjoy these blueberry protein muffins for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

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How to Bake Sourdough Discard Banana Nut Muffins

the perfect baking recipe for using up your sourdough discard. Enjoy these sourdough discard banana nut muffins for breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

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Double Chocolate Cherry Muffins with Sourdough Discard

Indulge in these Double Chocolate Cherry Muffins made with sourdough discard. Moist, rich, and bursting with flavor—the perfect recipe for stone fruit season.

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Sourdough Roasted Pumpkin Banana Muffins with Pecans

Sourdough Roasted Pumpkin Banana Muffins combine the deliciousness of sourdough with roasted pumpkin and banana. Made with pecans and crumble topping

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Zucchini Blueberry Muffins with Sourdough Discard

The perfect recipe to use up extra zucchini and sourdough discard! These Zucchini blueberry Muffins with sourdough discard are moist and bursting with flavor.

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Sourdough Peach Cobbler Muffins with Brown Sugar Crumble

Sourdough Peach Cobbler Muffins combine the deliciousness of sourdough with the juicy flavors of peaches. Enjoy these sweet, fluffy muffins with breakfast.

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Kaitlynn Fenley Food Microbiologist and Fermentation Specialist
Kaitlynn is a Food Microbiologist and FSPCA-certified fermentation specialist. An alumna of the LSU College of Science, she combines her academic background in microbiology with her Cajun heritage to create safe and delicious recipes.
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Let’s just say that I’ve fully entered my canning girl era.

A perfect pool day or beach day sandwich requires a sweet pickle, and that’s where water bath canning pickles comes in! It’s just not possible to get a classic, sweet bread and butter pickle with fermentation.

As a food microbiologist, I love the connection here. Canning pickles is all about stopping microbial growth, but when water bath canning pickles, we still rely on a vital fermented ingredient: vinegar. Even when we’re trying to keep microbes out, we still rely on them, just in a different way! 😍🥒

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I know some of you will ask if you can use fresh horseradish, and I honestly don’t know because I haven’t tested it. I love using the prepared horseradish though, and I’ve tested many recipes with the prepared kind, so I do recommend using that!

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