This week, my kitchen has been a whirlwind of measuring cups, muffin tins, and flour dust. In an effort to keep my sourdough discard from going to waste, I doubled down on muffins — literally! I whipped up a double batch: one tried-and-true favorite and one new recipe discovery.
The blueberry muffins I found on Pinterest have quickly become a new favorite. They’re fluffy, just sweet enough, and the tangy touch from the discard gives them a fantastic flavor boost. Meanwhile, the banana chocolate chip muffins remain a staple in my house — they’re simple, reliable, and always a crowd-pleaser.
This week, I also experimented with mini muffins in hopes my kids would be more inclined to grab them for snacks or lunch treats. Thankfully, that was a win! Mini muffins seem to have that magical “fun food” appeal, and I’m glad to see those little bites disappearing from the counter.
The biggest challenge, though? THE CLEANUP. Between sticky batter bowls, crumb-covered counters, and muffin tins that need soaking, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed. So, my goal for the week ahead is to explore better cleaning strategies to help streamline the post-baking chaos. If I find a golden tip, I’ll be sure to share it!
Meanwhile, Crustopher (my sourdough starter) is safely sealed in the fridge for the weekend since I’ll be away for kids’ sports events. Fingers crossed he stays happy and well-fed until my next baking adventure.
If you have any tried-and-true cleanup hacks or favorite discard recipes, I’d love to hear them. Here’s to less waste, more muffins, and a cleaner kitchen!
Karissa
The blueberry muffins sound delicious and I can’t blame your kids for being drawn to the mini muffins – there’s something irresistible about cute, tiny treats.
Best of luck to Crustopher during his fridge stay lol!
They were a nice change for sure.
Fingers are crossed.
Karissa 🙂