Chocolate lovers unite! These are 20+ of the best sourdough chocolate recipes. Whether you like white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate or chocolate in any form – these recipes are for you!
There is something to be said about chocolate. It is versatile, in the best way, and can be added to almost any dish to make it taste better. It adds a depth of flavor which can be acidic, sweet, nutty or even roasted to elevate dishes to the next level.
Now pair it with sourdough discard and you will have a breakfast, snack or dessert at your fingertips within minutes. These sourdough chocolate recipes are some of the best out there.
Heck – you can even make a chocolate sourdough starter from scratch! If you think I am joking, I am not. It is one of 14 different ways to make a sourdough starter.
The recipes may have chocolate in a singular form, or double chocolate. They may use white chocolate, milk, chocolate, dark chocolate, or even cocoa powder.
Needless to say, if you have a chocolate craving, try these easy sourdough chocolate recipes are just what the doctor ordered. You will not be disappointed.
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1. White Chocolate Cranberry Sourdough Muffins
Enjoy these white chocolate cranberry sourdough muffins as a sweet treat this season. The white chocolate chips seemingly melt into the muffins, making for a sweet balance to the tart dried cranberries.
2. Sourdough Double Chocolate Muffins
There is something so special about bakery style muffins. These sourdough discard double chocolate muffins are tall, light and fluffy. They are topped with turbinado sugar and extra chocolate chips for a little extra crunch in each bite.
One of our favorite healthy sourdough chocolate recipes to make for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
3. Sourdough Chocolate Chunk Scones
These chocolate chunk scones are made with sourdough starter. They are soft, fluffy and light to make every bite a delight. A great scone which is not dry and flaky – rather buttery and wholesome.
4. Double Chocolate Sourdough Donuts
If you like baked sourdough donuts, these double chocolate donuts are one to write home about. Made from cocoa powder and sourdough discard – they are a delicate balance of sweet and tangy. Eat alone or topped with a chocolate ganache for a triple chocolate sourdough donut.
5. Chocolate Sourdough Coffee Bread
This chocolate sourdough bread is infused with coffee throughout. A flavorful way to enjoy a slice of chocolate chip (sourdough bread) first thing in the morning. Delicious toasted and slathered with butter.
6. Chocolate Chip Sourdough Bagels
If I could pick two favorite bagel flavors from childhood – this would be one of them. They have a chewy exterior and soft interior.
We must say, a classic chocolate chip bagel is a great addition to any day. Whether you like it with peanut butter or salted butter, these sourdough chocolate chip bagels are a staple.
7. Sourdough Chocolate Cake with Raspberries
A soft and moist sourdough chocolate cake is one of our favorite ways to enjoy the two things we love most – sourdough and chocolate! Top it with raspberries for a sweet and tangy treat. This recipe reminds us of a flourless chocolate cake.
8. Sourdough Brownies (Cocoa powder only)
These sourdough discard brownies are made with cocoa powder only. This means they do not have chocolate chips melted as apart of their base (though we do sprinkle them into the batter).
The crackly crust on these brownies is achieved from whipping butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. We think this is key to fudgy, moist brownies on the inside and a classic crust on top.
9. Simple Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cupcakes
What could be better than a chocolate sourdough cupcake with chocolate frosting? One with a cream cheese chocolate frosting! The cupcakes come together in a flash for an easy ‘stir and go’ sourdough discard recipe.
10. Sourdough S’mores Fudge Bars
Take s’mores indoors with these sourdough fudge s’mores bars. These delicious bars are made with three layers – a soft sourdough graham cracker crust, a chocolate ganache / fudge layer and homemade marshmallow fluff.
This is the adult version of s’mores, classed up and made to bring to any occasion where you want to experience s’mores in a whole new version. One of our most requested recipes!
11. Double Chocolate Sourdough Bread Pudding
If you make a loaf of sourdough bread…and you love french toast casserole, try this bread pudding recipe. Made with sourdough chocolate chip bread and chocolate chips for two times the fun – this chocolate dish is one to love no matter the time of day.
12. Sourdough Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (AKA oatmeal sourdough lactation cookies)
We took a vote and have come to a strong conclusion. The only way to enjoy oatmeal cookies is with chocolate chips! We are not an oatmeal raisin cookie family.
These soft and tender cookies are a great way to get in some extra whole grains and use up leftover sourdough discard.
And for our breastfeeding mamas, this recipe can be adapted to add brewers yeast and flaxseeds if you like. Alternatively, enjoy the recipe ‘as is’ with oats and chocolate for a little extra lactogenic food power.
13. Sourdough Double Chocolate Cookies
Brownies in cookie form – I think I have had dreams about this before. When I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it. A double chocolate sourdough cookie does not get much better than that.
14. Pumpkin Cheesecake Sourdough Brownies
Whether you enjoy pumpkin in the fall season or beyond, these sourdough pumpkin brownie bars are a match made in heaven. Not to mention the presentation on these bars is great for any event.
The two layers come together as a sourdough brownie bottom and a New York style pumpkin cheese cake on top. Serve warm or cold.
15. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Skip individual cookies and head right to this cookie bar. This is an easy way to serve cookies for a crowd if you want something just a little different.
16. Sourdough Mummy Brownies
This is a fun way to present sourdough discard brownies. Top brownies with white chocolate or frosting to wrap up the brownies. Add edible eyes for an even sweeter treat.
17. Sourdough Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
If you like cranberry sourdough recipes, try these cranberry orange sourdough scones. These moist and flaky scones are a great treat with a cup of coffee or tea.
18. Sourdough S’mores Bars
Another fan favorite of s’mores lovers – sourdough s’mores bars. This classic dessert is made from a sourdough discard graham cracker crust, chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff.
This s’mores bar is less complicated than our sourdough s’mores fudge bars, though they taste just as delicious. And as an added bonus, this recipe comes together in a flash thanks to the assembly process with no wait period for the layers to cool before assembling / baking.
19. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
A simple sourdough chocolate cookie is always a great recipe to have in your back pocket. And a great way to convert those new to sourdough discard recipes. We always store an extra batch of sourdough cookies in our freezer to have fresh baked cookies in a flash.
20. Sourdough Monster Donuts
We saved the best recipe for last, sourdough halloween donuts. These monster donuts are a double chocolate sourdough donut base with a cream cheese frosting and googly eyes or chocolate spiders.
The homemade chocolate spiders are made from melted chocolate chips. And the cream cheese frosting colors are thanks to natural food dye.
These are a win-win in our book for both parents and kids! This is a great sourdough Halloween dessert.
What is your favorite way to enjoy chocolate? If you think of a sourdough chocolate recipe you want to see us try, let us know in the comments below!
