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15 Easy Sourdough Muffin Recipes to Use Up Your Discard

Looking for a simple way to use your sourdough discard? This collection of sourdough muffin recipes has you covered! From banana and blueberry to decadent chocolate chip, here you'll find a sourdough muffin for every craving.

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If you bake with sourdough regularly, you likely have a jar of sourdough discard tucked away in the back of your fridge, just waiting to be used. I love turning my discard into sourdough quick breads and muffins — they’re easy, quick, and full of flavor possibilities.

Not only are sourdough discard muffins delicious, but they also make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. You can bake a batch to enjoy the same day or even freeze them for later.

In this post, you’ll find everything from sweet banana and blueberry muffins to indulgent chocolate chip and seasonal favorites like pumpkin and apple.

So, whether you're a seasoned baker or just getting started, these sourdough muffin recipes are a great way to put your discard to good use. Pick your favorite, grab your ingredients, and let's get baking!

1. Sourdough Banana Muffins

Several sourdough banana muffins stacked together. One of the muffins has been split in half to show the texture of the crumb.

Sourdough Discard Banana Muffins

These Sourdough Discard Banana Muffins are a quick and easy way to use up sourdough discard and overripe bananas. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re moist, flavorful, and perfect for customizing with your favorite mix-ins.

Five sourdough banana muffins on a piece of wrinkled parchment paper on top of a wooden cutting board.

2. Sourdough Blueberry Muffins with Oat Streusel Topping

Four sourdough discard blueberry muffins on a piece of crinkled parchment paper. The muffin in focus is split in half to show the texture.

Sourdough Blueberry Muffins

These Sourdough Blueberry Muffins are super moist, tender, and topped with the most deliciously crispy and buttery sourdough oat streusel.

Three sourdough blueberry muffins on a piece of parchment paper. The right two muffins are stacked on top of each other. There are several other muffins out of focus in the background.

3. Sourdough Zucchini Muffins

Several sourdough discard zucchini muffins on a piece of wrinkled parchment paper on a wooden cutting board.

Sourdough Zucchini Muffins

These Sourdough Zucchini Muffins are a quick and easy way to use up excess sourdough discard and fresh zucchini. The perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack, they’re moist, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes.

A sourdough zucchini muffin open on a paper wrapper. There are several other muffins out of focus in the background.

4. Lemon Poppyseed Sourdough Muffins

Several sourdough lemon poppyseed muffins on a piece of wrinkled parchment paper.

Sourdough Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

These Sourdough Lemon Poppyseed Muffins are light, tender, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, all while using up your sourdough discard. They’re ready in just 30 minutes and so easy to make - perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Sourdough lemon poppyseed muffins on a piece of wrinkled parchment paper. One of the muffins is split in half, laying on the paper liner.

5. Cranberry Orange Sourdough Muffins

Several sourdough cranberry orange muffins on a wrinkled piece of parchment paper. One of the muffins is split open to show the texture of the inside.

Sourdough Cranberry Orange Muffins

These Sourdough Cranberry Orange Muffins are bursting with bright citrus flavor and chewy dried cranberries. They're made with sourdough discard and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, and snacking.

Three sourdough cranberry orange muffins on a piece of crinkled parchment paper.

6. Raspberry White Chocolate Sourdough Muffins

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Sourdough Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins

These Sourdough Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins are moist, tender, and lightly sweetened. Made with sourdough discard, this easy recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making them perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Three raspberry white chocolate muffins stacked in a triangle. Out of focus in the background are more muffins and a small bowl of raspberries.

7. Sourdough Apple Muffins

A sourdough apple muffin split in half to show the texture.

Sourdough Apple Muffins

These Sourdough Apple Muffins are made with sourdough discard, grated apple, and unsweetened applesauce to create the softest, most tender, and moist muffins you'll ever taste.

Five sourdough apple muffins on a piece of parchment paper on a wooden counter.

8. Sourdough Carrot Cake Muffins

Five sourdough discard carrot muffins on a counter.

Sourdough Carrot Muffins

These Sourdough Carrot Muffins are packed with freshly grated carrots and warm spices for a homemade muffin that tastes just like carrot cake. Made with sourdough discard, these moist and tender muffins are beginner-friendly and ready in just 30 minutes. Enjoy them for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert!

A stack of three sourdough carrot muffins with three other muffins in the background.

9. Sourdough Oatmeal Muffins

Five sourdough oatmeal muffins on a piece of wrinkled parchment paper on a countertop.

Sourdough Oatmeal Muffins

These Sourdough Oatmeal Muffins are made with rolled oats and all butter for a hearty, make-ahead breakfast or snack. With just a bowl and whisk, this easy sourdough discard recipe is ready the same day and sure to become a new favorite.

A sourdough oatmeal muffin split in half still sitting in the muffin wrapper.

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10. Sourdough Morning Glory Muffins

Three sourdough morning glory muffins stacked on top of each other with a few other muffins scattered around.

Sourdough Morning Glory Muffins

These Sourdough Morning Glory Muffins are a hearty, healthy breakfast or snack made with sourdough discard. Packed with spices, carrots, and nuts, they’re easy to make, make-ahead friendly, and the perfect way to start your day!

Sourdough morning glory muffins on a piece of parchment paper on a wooden cutting board.

11. Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins

Three sourdough pumpkin muffins stacked in a pyramid shape on a wrinkled piece of parchment paper. There is a small bowl of pumpkin puree in the background.

Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins

These Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins combine pumpkin puree, warm spices, and tangy sourdough discard for the perfect fall breakfast treat. Ready the same day, this easy sourdough muffin recipe is a delicious way to use up your extra sourdough starter.

Several sourdough pumpkin muffins laying across a wooden countertop next to a small bowl of pumpkin puree. One of the muffins is split in half down the middle on the left side.

12. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

Three sourdough chocolate chip muffins on a wooden cutting board. Two of the muffins are stacked on top of each other while the other muffin is laying next to them with the top visible.

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins are quick and easy to make with sourdough discard. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or make them ahead for a sweet breakfast or snack anytime.

A sourdough chocolate chip muffin split in half on the wrapper with a few more whole muffins out of focus in the background.

13. Double Chocolate Sourdough Muffins

A sourdough double chocolate muffins split in half in a paper wrapper surrounded by more muffins.

Sourdough Chocolate Muffins

These Sourdough Chocolate Muffins are a rich, chocolatey treat made with sourdough discard. Packed with chocolate chips and cocoa powder, they’re the perfect breakfast or snack to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Five sourdough chocolate muffins on a wooden cutting board.

14. Sourdough Cinnamon Muffins

A sourdough cinnamon muffin split in half on the paper wrapper to show the crumb.

Sourdough Cinnamon Muffins

These Sourdough Cinnamon Muffins are soft, buttery, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor - just like a churro. Topped with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar sprinkle, they’re a delicious and easy way to use up sourdough discard in just 30 minutes!

A sourdough cinnamon muffin on a wooden cutting board.

15. Sourdough Discard Corn Muffins

Five sourdough discard corn muffins on a counter. One of the muffins is split in half with butter on each half.

Sourdough Corn Muffins

These Sourdough Corn Muffins are soft, buttery, and packed with cornmeal flavor. They’re perfect as a quick breakfast, snack, or an easy side for soups, chili, and stews. Plus, they’re a great way to use up your sourdough discard.

A sourdough corn muffin split in half on the wrapper with a piece of butter on each half.

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