Have sourdough discard lying around? Make these delicious chocolate chip sourdough waffles. They are soft, fluffy and crispy and require NO wait. Whip these up in ten minutes and you have brunch ready to go!

Equipment needed for chocolate chip sourdough waffles

Here’s what you need to make this recipe:

A waffle iron – Any kind or size will work, you will just need to modify how much batter you put into the iron. I have a square one but circle is fine!
A mixing bowl – to mix your waffle batter.
A whisk – to mix your waffle batter.

Ingredients for sourdough discard chocolate chip waffles

Here’s what you’ll need:

sourdough discard – or active sourdough starter. I like to put my sourdough discard in a jar and keep it in the fridge and use it to bake, so these waffles are the perfect thing.
all-purpose flour
milk – I used 2% for the waffles photographed here. I’ve also used almond milk several times.
1 egg
vanilla extract – you can definitely omit it, but I love vanilla in everything!
salt
baking soda
unsalted butter
chocolate chips – I used dark chocolate chips for this recipe (from Trader Joe’s), but feel free to use whatever you like.
butter and maple syrup – for serving, of course!

Can I Make Sourdough Waffles Without a Starter?

If you’re unfamiliar, sourdough starter is a mixture of flour and water that has been fermented over time to grow yeast and beneficial bacteria to make sourdough bread. Discard is the portion of the starter that is removed during each feeding of the sourdough starter to keep the yeast balanced.

While it’s called discard —this recipe is a great way to use it instead of throwing it away! That said, I like to use the discard to add flavor, moisture and tang, which is ideal for waffles. Plus, it reduces waste.

How to make Chocolate Chip Sourdough Waffles

Let’s make them together!

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter with the milk and egg. Add in the vanilla and whisk again.

Step 2

Add in the flour, baking soda and salt. Whisk together. Then add the melted butter and mix one more time.

Step 3

Grease your waffle iron thoroughly so the batter doesn’t stick. Depending on your iron, add ½ a cup of batter or less to the iron. Sprinkle on several chocolate chips across the batter before closing the iron. Let cook for 3 minutes and then check for doneness. Remove when it reaches desired darkness. Repeat until you used all the batter up. Serve with butter and syrup.

How to Store and Reheat Chocolate Chip Sourdough Waffles

To store, I place leftover waffles in a large plastic bag and leave them at room temperature on the counter. Consume within 3-4 days before they get stale! To reheat, I just pop them in the toaster to crisp them up.

You can also freeze them! Lay them flat in a freezer bag (don’t stack them or they might get stuck together) and freeze for up to three months. To eat, pop one straight into the toaster on medium heat.

Other recipes to try

If you liked these Chocolate Chip Sourdough Waffles, try out these other recipes:

Eggnog Pancakes with Whipped Cream

Strawberry Pop Tarts

Banana Nutella Muffins

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar

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