Do you have extra sourdough starter at home? Don’t throw it away! Use it to make these soft, rich, and chocolatey muffins. These Sourdough Double Chocolate Muffins are perfect when you want a sweet snack that is moist, fluffy, and full of deep chocolate flavor. And the best part? They use simple ingredients and can be made in one bowl no special tools needed.
Many people think sourdough is only for bread, but it can be used for sweet recipes too. The sourdough starter gives these muffins a soft texture and a light tangy taste that goes perfectly with cocoa and chocolate chips. These muffins are great for breakfast, snacks, lunchboxes, or even dessert. If you love chocolate, you will fall in love with these muffins. Now let’s get started.
📝 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 Muffins)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar or white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- ½ cup (120g) sourdough starter (discard or active)
- ½ cup (120ml) milk (any type)
Extras:
- ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips or chunks (for inside)
- ¼ cup (45g) more chocolate chips for topping (optional)
🍫 Step-by-Step Method
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Line a muffin tray with paper liners or lightly grease with oil/butter.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, sift or whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk oil, sugar, egg, vanilla, sourdough starter, and milk.
- Mix until everything is smooth.
4. Combine Wet and Dry
- Slowly pour the wet mix into the dry mix bowl.
- Gently mix with a spoon or spatula. Don’t overmix. Just mix until no dry flour is visible.
5. Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks into the batter.
- You can add nuts too if you like (optional).
6. Fill Muffin Cups
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups. Fill each about ¾ full.
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if using.
7. Bake the Muffins
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Let them cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack.
🍪 Nutrition and Protein (Approx per Muffin)
| Ingredient | Protein Estimate |
|---|---|
| Flour | 2g |
| Sourdough Starter (60g) | 2g |
| Egg | 6g (divided per muffin: ~0.5g) |
| Milk | 1.5g |
| Chocolate Chips (inside) | 1g |
| Total (approx.) | ~6–7g per muffin |
So each muffin gives about 6 to 7 grams of protein, depending on chocolate and milk types.
✅ Why You’ll Love These Muffins
- ✔️ Rich double chocolate taste
- ✔️ Soft, moist, and fluffy
- ✔️ Great use for leftover sourdough starter
- ✔️ No mixer needed – all by hand
- ✔️ Kids and adults love them
- ✔️ Good balance of sweet and sour
These muffins also stay soft for days and are perfect for lunchboxes or a quick treat with tea.
💡 Extra Tips
- Don’t overmix the batter or the muffins will become dense
- You can use discard starter (not bubbly) or active – both work
- Add crushed walnuts or almonds for crunch
- If you want less sugar, reduce it by 1–2 tablespoons they’ll still taste great
- Use dark chocolate chips for richer flavor
🧊 Storage
- Keep muffins in an airtight box at room temperature for up to 3 days
- Store in the fridge for 5 days
- You can also freeze them just warm in the microwave for 20–30 seconds to enjoy again
🍽 Serve With
- A glass of warm milk
- Coffee or tea
- A scoop of vanilla Greek yogurt
- Melted peanut butter on top
They also taste amazing slightly warm with extra melted chocolate.
💬 Final Words
Sourdough Double Chocolate Muffins are the perfect mix of healthy baking and tasty dessert. You don’t need to be a baking expert to make them. Just one bowl, a sourdough starter, and some love and you’ll have delicious chocolate muffins that everyone will enjoy.
If you’ve never tried baking with sourdough in sweets, this is a great first recipe. You’ll be surprised how easy and tasty it is. Whether it’s a weekend treat or a quick snack, these muffins are a winner every time!
⚠️ Disclaimer
This recipe is for general home baking. If you have allergies to gluten, dairy, or chocolate, please check with your doctor or nutrition expert before trying. Always use clean hands and bowls while baking. Nutrition values are based on standard ingredients and may vary.
