Chocolate Sourdough Muffins
Indulge in these decadent chocolate sourdough muffins, combining rich chocolate flavor with a tender crumb for a delightful treat.
Equipment
- muffin tin
- Mixing Bowls
- whisk
- Ice cream scoop
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder regular or dark
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unfed sourdough starter
- ½ cup avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 ¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and position the rack in the center. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oil, sugar, eggs, sour cream, milk, vanilla extract, and sourdough starter, and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold them together without overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly, reserving some for topping if desired.
- Fill each muffin liner to the top using an ice cream scoop.
- Bake at 425°F (218°C) for 5 minutes, then lower the heat to 350°F (176°C) and bake for an additional 15–18 minutes.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin before removing.
Notes
Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the muffins tender. For an extra chocolatey finish, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top before baking. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g
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