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A batch of freshly baked sourdough banana muffins with golden-brown tops, chocolate chips or nuts peeking through, and a glossy sheen of melted butter. The scene includes scattered ingredients like flour, sugar, and cinnamon, with a rustic wooden table setting and a softly blurred background

Sourdough Banana Muffins Recipe

By Emma Cook
Calories per Serving: 180-220 calories (depending on added ingredients like chocolate chips)
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas, mashed)
  • 1 cup sourdough starter (fed and active)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together mashed bananas, sourdough starter, melted butter or oil, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and stir until just combined. If using, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
  • Scoop the batter into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Pro Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper, the better! Overripe bananas bring extra sweetness and flavor.
  • Don’t overmix: Stir just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense muffins.
  • Try add-ins: Get creative with chocolate chips, walnuts, or even a swirl of peanut butter.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: It helps the batter mix better and bake more evenly.

What to Avoid:

  • Overbaking: Keep an eye on them to avoid dry muffins. Check with a toothpick around 18 minutes.
  • Too much sugar: Since bananas are naturally sweet, don’t overload on sugar. Adjust to your taste preference.
  • Cold sourdough starter: Always use your starter at room temperature for the best results.