Description
Transform your sourdough discard into moist and flavorful apple muffins! These easy-to-make muffins are spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, naturally sweetened with apples, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or vegetable oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar)
- 1 1/2 cups apple, peeled and finely diced (about 1 large apple)
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- Sprinkle of coarse sugar for added crunch
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients – In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter (or oil) with granulated and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla extract and sourdough discard.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients – Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in Apples – Gently fold in diced apples and any optional add-ins.
- Fill Muffin Cups – Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Optionally, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake – Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy! – Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, honey, or yogurt.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Dairy-Free: Replace butter with coconut oil and buttermilk with almond milk + vinegar.
- Extra Crunch: Add a streusel topping.
- Spiced Apple Muffins: Increase cinnamon and nutmeg for a bolder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: sourdough discard muffins, apple muffins, moist muffins, sourdough baking, easy muffin recipe