Easy Sourdough Discard Muffins

Updated Oct 14, 2026

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Sourdough discard muffins are always on repeat in my kitchen because they’re quick, easy, and consistently a hit with my family. After making and testing countless batches over the years, they’ve become one of my go-to recipes for busy mornings, grab-and-go breakfasts, and easy after-school snacks. These are the sourdough muffin recipes I come back to again and again, with something for every season and occasion.

Sourdough Blueberry Muffins, Sourdough Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Sourdough Mini Muffins, Sourdough Banana Muffins.

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The first sourdough muffin recipe I ever created was my Sourdough Banana Muffin recipe, and has been a favorite with my friends and family. My kids especially love my Sourdough Mini Muffins recipe because they are small and bite-sized, and I love them too because they are made with wholesome ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes. No matter what you’re craving, you’ll find a sourdough discard muffin recipe you’ll love!

Sourdough blueberry muffin with the bite taken out next to fresh blueberries on a white surface.

Sourdough Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

4.71 from 27 votes

This Sourdough Blueberry Muffin recipe makes super soft and fluffy bakery-style muffins with a streusel crumb topping. They are sweet, buttery, and full of blueberry flavor.

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Sourdough apple muffins with a caramel drizzle next to an apple cut in half and cinnamon sticks.

Sourdough Apple Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel

5 from 16 votes

These Sourdough Apple Muffins are soft, buttery, and stuffed with apples. Topped with a cinnamon streusel crumb and caramel drizzle, they're bursting with cozy fall flavor in every bite.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Sourdough Muffins

4.45 from 29 votes

These Lemon Poppy Seed Sourdough Muffins are soft, moist and full of lemon flavor. They are topped with a sweet lemon glaze that intensifies the flavors and makes these muffins truly irresistible.

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Three Sourdough Banana Muffins stacked on top of each other with a bite taken out of the top one.

Sourdough Discard Banana Muffins

4.60 from 20 votes

Don't let your overripe bananas go to waste! These delicious sourdough banana muffins make a great grab-and-go snack.

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Cranberry Orange Sourdough Muffins

4.80 from 5 votes

These Cranberry Orange Sourdough Muffins are loaded with tart cranberries and fresh orange flavor. Drizzled with a sweet orange glaze that makes these muffins so delicious!

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Chocolate Chip Sourdough Muffins on a wooden surface with one bite taken out of the muffin in the middle and chocolate chips sprinkled all around.

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

4.75 from 4 votes

These Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins are soft, fluffy, and full of melty chocolate. They come together in 30 minutes in one bowl and have quickly become a favorite with my pickiest taste tasters, my kids!

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Sourdough pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips scattered around next to a brown and white cloth napkin.

Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

4.69 from 19 votes

Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these irresistibly moist & fluffy Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins! A great grab-and-go snack the whole family will love.

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Sourdough Mini Muffins on a bed of rainbow sprinkles.

Sourdough Muffins (Mini Muffins Recipe)

4.54 from 112 votes

These sourdough mini muffins are a quick and easy homemade alternative to Little Bites muffins. They are soft, moist and can be made with so many different mix-ins. They are lightly sweetened with honey and have greek yogurt for added protein. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes, they’re a treat the whole family will love.

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Sourdough Pumpkin Mini Muffins

5 from 5 votes

These Sourdough Pumpkin Mini Muffins are soft, fluffy, and brimming with cozy pumpkin spice in every bite. Naturally sweetened and filled with melty chocolate chips, they come together in under 20 minutes for an easy, kid-approved snack.

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A sourdough chocolate mini muffin with a bite taken out of it next to more mini muffins on a white surface.

Sourdough Chocolate Mini Muffins

4.67 from 15 votes

These Sourdough Chocolate Mini Muffins are soft, moist, and full of chocolate flavor! They are super easy to make and come together in about 20 minutes. They are made with wholesome ingredients, making them a great kid-friendly recipe!

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Sourdough Discard Muffins FAQs

Can I use active sourdough starter instead of discard in these muffin recipes?

Yes! Either discard or sourdough starter will work in any of these muffin recipes.

Can I long ferment the muffin batter?

Yes, if you would like to long ferment the batter for extra digestion benefits and added flavor, simply add the covered muffin batter to the fridge for 12-24 hours and then add to the muffin pan and bake as instructed.

Why are my muffins dry?

If your muffins turned out dry, they are likely overbaked. Be sure to check for doneness with a toothpick. As soon as the toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs they are ready to be pulled. Then, let the muffins cool for just a couple of minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack so that they do not continue to cook in the hot muffin pan.

Help! My muffins are sticking.

I recommend greasing your muffin pan well, I like to use a spray to make sure to get every area. I also love my USA muffin pans, my muffins always slip out really easily.