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    Sourdough Banana Oat Muffins

    Published: Mar 30, 2020 · Modified: Feb 26, 2025

    Banana Oat Muffins with Chocolate Chips
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    Healthy Sourdough Discard Banana Oat Muffins! If you love making sourdough muffins, then try this super healthy banana oatmeal version! Made with all healthy ingredients like sourdough starter, banana, rolled oats and sweetened naturally with honey.

    My Healthy Sourdough Banana Oat Muffins Recipe is:

    • Easy to make
    • Healthy snack for kids
    • High in fiber!
    • Dairy free friendly
    • Uses up sourdough discard!

    I'm back again with another healthy sourdough discard muffin recipe! I absolutely love using extra sourdough starter in muffins because it makes them extra gut healthy. Best of all, my whole family loves my sourdough muffin recipes!

    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.

    SOURDOUGH BANANA OAT MUFFINS INGREDIENTS

    My sourdough banana oat muffins are filled with healthy ingredients! I love making these on Sunday to pack in my kids lunchbox all week!

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • ¾ cup rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon pink sea salt
    • ¾ cup sourdough discard
    • 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs for egg free)
    • ¼ cup pure avocado oil
    • ¼ cup milk of choice
    • 3 ripe bananas
    • ⅓ cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (85% dark or higher)

    GUT HEALTHY BENEFITS OF THE INGREDIENTS

    These Sourdough Discard Banana Oat Muffins are packed with nutrient-dense ingredients that support digestion and promote overall gut health.

    Here’s how each key ingredient benefits your gut:

    • Sourdough Discard – Prebiotic Powerhouse
      Sourdough discard contains prebiotics, which feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut. The natural fermentation also helps break down gluten and phytic acid, making the muffins easier to digest and more nutrient absorbent.
    • Bananas – Gentle on Digestion
      Bananas are rich in fiber and resistant starch, which act as prebiotics, nourishing good gut bacteria. They also contain pectin, a type of soluble fiber that helps support regular digestion and a healthy gut lining.
    • Rolled Oats – High in Fiber for Gut Health
      Oats are packed with soluble fiber (beta-glucans), which help promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria while supporting digestion and stabilizing blood sugar levels.
    • Pure Maple Syrup – Natural Sweetener with Antioxidants
      Unlike refined sugar, pure maple syrup contains polyphenols and minerals that help reduce gut inflammation and support a balanced microbiome.
    • Avocado Oil – Healthy Fats for Gut Lining Support
      Avocado oil is rich in monounsaturated fats that help maintain a healthy gut lining and improve nutrient absorption. Healthy fats also support a well balanced microbiome.
    • Dark Chocolate – Gut-Boosting Polyphenols
      Dark chocolate (70%+ cacao) is full of polyphenols and prebiotics, which help encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria while reducing inflammation.

    TIPS FOR THE BEST SOURDOUGH BANANA OAT MUFFINS

    USE ULTRA RIPE BANANAS. Ultra ripe bananas give you a sweet sourdough discard muffin without having to add too much sweetener.

    DO NOT OVER MIX YOUR BATTER. Mix only until you don't see any dry flour left. If you overmix muffins, you won't get a soft and fluffy sourdough banana oatmeal muffin.

    BAKE ONLY TILL A TOOTHPICK COMES OUT CLEAN. Don't over bake your muffins either! Over baking will dry out muffins.

    HOW TO MAKE SOURDOUGH BANANA OAT MUFFINS

    Banana oat muffins with sourdough discard are SO easy to make! Get started by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tray with 12 muffin liners.

    To make the muffin batter, first mix together the dry ingredients.

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • ¾ cup rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon pink sea salt

    In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients.

    • 3 extra ripe bananas
    • ¾ cup sourdough discard
    • 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs for egg free)
    • ¼ cup pure avocado oil
    • ¼ cup milk of choice
    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup

    This recipe is best with super ripe bananas! I like to mash my bananas first, then add the rest of the wet ingredients and mix well to incorporate everything together.

    a separate bowl with the wet ingredients that are going to be used in the banana oat muffins

    Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. At this point, you can also fold in the ½ cup of chocolate chips.

    Don't over mix your muffins! Over mixing will result in hard and chewy muffins.

    sourdough discard banana oatmeal muffin batter

    Spoon your batter evenly between the 12 prepared muffin cups. Bake them for 16-18 minutes.

    3 ways you can tell your sourdough banana oat muffins are done:

    1. They are golden brown on top
    2. A toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean
    3. They spring back to form when pressed
    sourdough banana oat muffins before baking
    sourdough banana oat muffins after baking

    These delicious sourdough muffins are best during the first 3-4 days. If you don't think you can eat this many, or have a smaller family, you can easily make a half batch by dividing all ingredients in half. Or, make a full batch and freeze half for up to 3 months!

    sourdough banana oat muffin recipe

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    If you try my Sourdough Banana Oat Muffin Recipe, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube!

    Banana Oat Muffins with Chocolate Chips

    Healthy Sourdough Discard Banana Oat Muffins!

    These healthy sourdough banana oat muffins are a great recipe to make for an on the go breakfast. Made with healthy ingredients like whole wheat flour, rolled oats, and avocado oil.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 16 minutes mins
    Total Time 31 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 muffins
    Calories 186 kcal

    Equipment

    • 12 muffin tins
    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • ¾ cup rolled oats
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon pink sea salt
    • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
    • ¾ cup sourdough discard
    • 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs for egg free)
    • ¼ cup pure avocado oil
    • ¼ cup milk of choice
    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 12 muffin tins with muffin papers.
    • In a medium sized mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Set aside.
      1 cup whole wheat flour, ¾ cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum-free), ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon pink sea salt
    • In a separate bowl, mash the bananas. Add the rest of the wet ingredients.
      3 ripe bananas, mashed, ¾ cup sourdough discard, 2 eggs, ¼ cup pure avocado oil, ¼ cup milk of choice, ⅓ cup pure maple syrup, ½ cup dark chocolate chips
    • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Fold in the optional chocolate chips.
    • Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin tins.
    • Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Cool on a wire rack and store loosely covered for up to 3 days at room temperature.

    Notes

     
     
    Nutrition information for any recipe on thehintofrosemary is only an estimate. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sourdough banana oat muffinCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 6.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin C: 3.19mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2.9mg
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    1. Christie

      March 31, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      Your banana oat muffins sound so good Rosemary! I love how easy they are to whip up and thanks for sharing that they're good for the gut too!

    2. [email protected]

      April 01, 2020 at 5:25 pm

      Hehe I'm glad you noticed that they are gut healthy too!

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