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A stack of moist simple sourdough zucchini muffins on a wooden cooling rack.

Simple Sourdough Zucchini Muffins

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A moist and tangy muffin recipe using sourdough discard and fresh zucchini for a perfect breakfast or snack.

  • Total Time: PT35M
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Ingredients

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1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
0.5 cup sourdough discard
0.5 cup vegetable oil
0.75 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 cups grated zucchini, lightly squeezed

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well with butter.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has mostly dissolved.
Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula just until combined. Do not over-mix.
Step 5: Fold in the grated zucchini until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Step 6: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
Step 7: Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Step 8: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, ensure your sourdough discard is at room temperature. You can add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or walnuts for extra flavor.

  • Prep Time: PT15M
  • Cook Time: PT20M
  • Category: Desserts & Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg