Sourdough Banana Cinnamon Muffins (Print)

Moist banana muffins with sourdough discard and cinnamon streusel for a sweet breakfast or snack.

# Components:

→ Muffins

01 - 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
02 - 1/2 cup sourdough discard, unfed
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Cinnamon Streusel

13 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
14 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
17 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, sourdough discard, sugar, melted butter, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
04 - Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until no dry spots remain. Do not overmix.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
06 - In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, melted butter, and salt until crumbly.
07 - Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the muffin batter.
08 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Makes great use of sourdough discard—no waste, all flavor
  • Simple to prepare with basic pantry ingredients
  • The cinnamon streusel adds a bakery-style finishing touch
  • Freezes beautifully for quick breakfasts throughout the week
  • Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas
02 -
  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture
  • Don't overmix the batter—lumps are okay and will bake out
  • Let the melted butter cool slightly before adding to prevent scrambling the eggs
  • Freeze baked muffins individually wrapped for grab-and-go breakfasts
  • Add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top of the streusel for extra crunch
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