Sourdough Discard Muffins – Easy Dairy-Free Recipes with Whole Wheat

These sourdough discard muffins are soft, simple to make, and naturally dairy free. Made with whole wheat or freshly milled flour, they’re a fibre-rich treat the whole family can enjoy. If you’re looking for a healthy twist on classic muffins, you’ll love these easy recipes.

4 sourdough discard muffins : blueberry, apple and oat, maple and pecan and strawberry

Why These Sourdough Discard Muffins Are Great for Healthy Snacking

As a mom of four, I am always in search of healthy snack ideas for my children. Most of them have a sweet tooth, but I like to make sure that they are not eating too much refined sugar. That is why I especially like these recipes – most use honey or maple syrup instead of sugar, and those do include sugar, only contain a small amount. If you’re looking for more healthy snack ideas, check out this article.

I also enjoy baking seasonally, so I like to change the ingredients in my muffins according to what is in season. In autumn, we love apple muffins, but in the spring we enjoy strawberry muffins more. Keep your eye out as I hope to be adding more muffin recipes with different seasonal flavours to this list as time goes on!

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Why Whole Wheat Flour Works So Well in Sourdough Discard Muffins

I love using fresh milled flour in all my baking. It contains so much fibre and a host of other nutrients so I feel really good about giving it to my children. If you can’t get hold of fresh milled flour, you can use store bought whole wheat instead, that will work just as well and still contains a lot more nutritional benefits than white flour.

If you would like to read more about the benefits of whole wheat flour, Bread Beckers is the best place to start.

Sourdough Discard Muffins – Recipes

You’ll find several sourdough discard muffin recipes here. All are dairy free, made with whole wheat flour and low in refined sugar.

So, if you’re looking for some baking inspiration, take a look at these ideas! Tap the photos below to explore each recipe in detail.

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Whole Wheat Maple Pecan Sourdough Muffins

These Whole Wheat Maple Pecan Sourdough Muffins are moist, gently sweetened with maple syrup, and packed with crunchy pecans. Naturally dairy free and made with whole grains, they’re a wholesome alternative to traditional muffins—especially if long-fermented.

Dairy Free Sourdough Strawberry Muffins

Bursting with juicy strawberries, naturally dairy free and made with whole wheat flour, these dairy free sourdough strawberry muffins offer a wholesome option for satisfying your sweet cravings. For even better digestion and extra health benefits, you can ferment the batter in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.

Dairy Free Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins on a black wire rack

Dairy Free Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins with Sourdough Discard

These Dairy Free Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins With Sourdough Discard are lightly spiced, bursting with juicy fruit, and packed with nourishing ingredients.

Sourdough Apple Oat Muffins

Sourdough Apple Oat Muffins make a wholesome addition to your normal after school snack rotation. Lightly spiced, packed with apples and the hearty goodness of oats, they will be loved by kids and adults alike!

FAQs

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

Absolutely! The muffin batter is used immediately or fermented in the fridge so the sourdough starter will not make it rise (the rising agent is baking powder in this recipe).

Are these sourdough discard muffins completely dairy free?

Yes, they use oil instead of butter and most contain no milk at all. The Apple Oat Muffins do contain milk, but it is easily substituted with almond milk or another vegan milk alternative.

How should I store sourdough discard muffins?

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for 4–5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Do sourdough discard muffins taste sour?

No, they do not taste sour. The discard adds a mild tang that complements the sweetness, but it’s very subtle.

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Did you try any of these recipes? Let me know how it turned out in the comments below! Don’t forget to take a photo and tag me on social media @candleinthekitchen, I love to see your creations!