Sourdough Discard Apple Cinnamon Muffins
The classic flavor combination of apple + cinnamon, in an ultra-soft sourdough muffin. These are so easy, and SO delicious, they're bound to become a breakfast staple!Makes 12 muffins.
Servings: 12
Calories: 208kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted + cooled slightly
- ½ cup sourdough starter discard
- ½ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 small apple, shredded (about ½ cup)
- For topping: turbinado sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper cups.Whisk together the butter, starter, milk, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Fold in the shredded apple.Divide batter between prepared muffin tins. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake 22-25 minutes, until muffins are domed, baked through, and golden brown.
Notes
Apple varieties - I like to use a sweet apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji) for these, but any variety will work! Just keep in mind it will affect the flavor of the muffins, so if you're using a less sweet apple (like a Granny Smith or McIntosh), your muffins won't be as sweet.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 49mg (16%) | Sodium: 159mg (7%) | Potassium: 62mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 15g (17%) | Vitamin A: 301IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 24mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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