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Naturally Sweetened Sourdough Apple Muffins

These naturally sweetened sourdough apple muffins are ready in 30 minutes and are a tasty way to use up sourdough discard or starter. Maple syrup, softened apples, gut healthy sourdough starter, and a few other simple ingredients are combined for delicious results.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Sourdough Discard Recipes
Calories: 214
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon – baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon – baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon – salt
  • 1/2 cup – sourdough discard or starter
  • 1 cup – whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon - vanilla
  • 1/2 cup – butter room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup – maple syrup or honey
  • 2 apples – chopped or shredded

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius.
  2. Chop or shred your apples and set aside. You can peel them or if you’re short or time you can leave them peeled.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl combine the wet ingredients: sourdough starter or discard, maple syrup or honey, milk, vanilla, butter, and eggs.
  5. Add your chopped apples into the dry ingredients and combine.
  6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine.
  7. Grease your muffin tin with butter.
  8. Pour the mixture into your muffin tin.
  9. Put into the oven for about 20 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 261mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

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Notes

How Long Does These Muffins Last?
These muffins will last 2-3 days on the counter in an airtight container. They will last about one week fridge in an airtight container.
Can You Freeze These Muffins?
Yes, you can freeze them for about 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
To Make Them Egg-Free – Substitute the eggs for ¼ c plain sugar-free yogurt
To Make Them Vegan – Substitute the eggs for ¼ C plain sugar-free yogurt and use maple syrup or coconut sugar instead of honey.

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