Sourdough Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

Healthy Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins Recipe! This is one of my absolute favorite recipes to use up sourdough discard. These healthy sourdough banana muffins have a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips for a fun snack or treat!

My Healthy Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Banana Muffin Recipe is:

• Dairy Free
• Light & fluffy
• Easy to make
• Heart healthy avocado oil
• Gut healthy!
• Uses up ½ cup of sourdough discard!

I always bake fresh sourdough bread or sourdough discard muffins on a Sunday afternoon. They are the perfect thing to throw into a lunch, or have for a snack on hand. This week I added chocolate chips to give my healthy sourdough banana muffin recipe a new twist.

Think sourdough is complicated? It doesn’t have to be! My Beginner Friendly Sourdough Guide walks you through a simple, no discard method for creating a sourdough starter and baking your first loaf! Plus, it's packed with gut friendly benefits thanks to natural fermentation.

HEALTHY SOURDOUGH BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFIN INGREDIENTS

These sourdough discard muffins are packed with healthy ingredients like heart healthy avocado oil, rich whole wheat flour, and gut healthy sourdough discard! They are made with no refined sugar. And the best part is that they taste incredible!

Here's what you will need to make 12 irresistibly healthy and delicious sourdough banana chocolate chip muffins:

• 3 extra ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup sourdough discard
• ⅓ cup honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar
• ⅔ cup avocado oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cup wheat, all-purpose, or bread flour
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½-1 cup dark chocolate chips

HEALTHY BENEFITS OF MY SOURDOUGH MUFFINS

These Sourdough Discard Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are not only soft, fluffy, and naturally sweetened, but they’re also packed with gut-friendly and nutrient-dense ingredients. Here’s what makes them a healthy choice:

• Sourdough Discard – Gut-Friendly & Easier to Digest
  Sourdough discard contains naturally occurring probiotics and prebiotics that help support digestion. The fermentation process also breaks down gluten and phytic acid, making nutrients in the flour easier for your body to absorb.
• Bananas – Natural Sweetener & Prebiotic Power
  Bananas are rich in natural sugars, fiber, and resistant starch, which help fuel beneficial gut bacteria and support stable blood sugar levels. Plus, they add moisture and natural sweetness without the need for refined sugar.
• Avocado Oil – Heart-Healthy Fats
  Avocado oil is packed with monounsaturated fats, which support heart health, brain function, and nutrient absorption. It also helps keep these healthy sourdough muffins moist and tender without using processed oils.
• Honey or Maple Syrup – Natural & Nutrient-Dense Sweeteners
  Unlike refined sugar, honey and maple syrup provide antioxidants, minerals, and a lower glycemic impact, making them a better choice for natural sweetness.
• Dark Chocolate – Rich in Antioxidants
  Dark chocolate chips contain polyphenols and flavonoids, which help support gut health by promoting beneficial bacteria while reducing inflammation. Plus, they add a delicious chocolatey flavor!
• Whole Wheat or All-Purpose Flour – Fiber & Nutrient Boost
  Whole wheat flour provides more fiber and essential nutrients than refined white flour, keeping you full longer and supporting healthy digestion.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST SOURDOUGH CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS

• PREHEAT OVEN PROPERLY. Make sure your oven is nice and hot before baking to get a perfect sourdough muffin rise!
• USE EXTRA RIPE BANANAS. This will give you the sweetest flavor in your sourdough banana muffins without having to add too much extra sweeteners.
• DO NOT OVERMIX BATTER. Overmixing will result in dense chewy muffins instead of light and fluffy.

HOW TO MAKE SOURDOUGH BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 12 muffin tins with muffin papers. You can also grease and flour the tins if you don't have muffin papers on hand.

In a medium sized bowl, mash the 3 extra ripe bananas. Add the rest of the wet ingredients to the same bowl with the bananas:

• ½ cup sourdough discard
• ⅓ cup honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar
• ⅔ cup avocado oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Next, you can add the dry ingredients right on top of the wet ingredients:

• 1 ½ cup wheat, all-purpose, or bread flour
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder

I personally like to use bread flour in my sourdough muffin recipes, I notice that it gives them that bakery style muffin texture and they don't get crumbly. Recently I switched from using my usual mix of all purpose and wheat flour to using bread flour in muffins and they have been THE BEST sourdough muffins I've ever made!

Mix your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients until just combined along with the chocolate chips. And for the amount of chocolate just measure with your heart!

Do not over mix your sourdough banana muffin batter. Mix your batter until it is just combined for light and fluffy muffins!

Divide your sourdough banana chocolate chip muffin batter evenly between 12 muffin tins. Bake fore 20 minutes in the preheated oven. You will know they are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

I hope you enjoy these delicious sourdough discard chocolate chip banana muffins as much as we did here!

FAQ'S

Frequently asked questions about my healthy sourdough banana chocolate chip muffins recipe.

HOW LONG CAN I STORE THESE FOR?

Add your muffins to an airtight bag and they will last at room temperature for about 3 days. Or, freeze them for up to 6 months in an airtight bag.

HOW DO I MAKE VEGAN BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS?

To make your recipe vegan, simply use these substitutes:

• 1 lg. egg--> use 1 flax egg
• ½ cup chocolate chips--> use vegan chocolate chips

All other ingredients are already vegan/ egg free/ dairy free friendly.

HOW DO I MAKE BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI MUFFINS?

To make mini muffins with the same batter, simply use mini chocolate chips. Then, scoop batter into mini muffin tins. Bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating at 10 minutes to ensure even baking.

HOW DO I MAKE GREEK YOGURT BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS?

Replace avocado oil with full fat Greek yogurt for a more dense and moist texture muffin.

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