Sourdough Protein Banana Bread Muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 198kcal
Moist and protein-packed, these Protein Sourdough Discard Banana Muffins are a healthy twist on classic banana bread. With double the protein of regular muffins, they’re the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack.
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Equipment
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- fork (for mashing bananas)
- Cooling rack
- Teaspoon Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 250 g mashed over ripe bananas about 2 bananas
- 120 g sourdough discard (unfed)
- 140 g Greek yogurt (0% or 2%) I like Fage brand
- 2 large eggs
- 60 g pure maple syrup
- 42 g melted butter 3 tbsp
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g whole wheat flour
- 35 g whey protein powder good tasting - I used this Cinnabon flavor
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 90 g mix ins (45g chocolate chips and/or 45g chopped nuts) optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners and lightly grease it.
- Mash bananas: In a large bowl, mash 240g over ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add 120g sourdough discard,140g Greek yogurt, 2 large eggs, 60g maple syrup, 42g melted butter, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 120g all-purpose flour, 60g whole wheat flour, 35g good tasting whey protein powder, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
- Combine: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in 90g chocolate chips and/or walnuts if using.
- Fill tins: Grease muffin tin or liners and divide batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups (about ¾ full).
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Notes
I use a kitchen scale for most of my baking measurements, but since I know some bakers prefer cups, I’ve added those conversions right into the blog post for you.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.8g | Protein: 7.8g | Fat: 7.7g
