Go Back

Banana or Pumpkin Muffins or Bread

Versatile recipe for muffins using sourdough discard
Prep Time 20 minutes
Baking Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Makes 1 loaf or 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 105 g (1/2 cup) coconut oil
  • 200 g (1 ⅓ cup) whole wheat, spelt or all-purpose flour
  • 100 g (½ cup) discarded sourdough starter
  • 250 g (3/4 cup) honey
  • 2 chicken eggs
  • 3 very ripe medium bananas OR
  • 250 ml (1 cup) pumpkin puree
  • 8 ml (3/4 tsp) sea salt
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) baking soda
  • 1.5 ml (1/4 tsp) baking powder

Spices

  • 3 ml (1/2 tsp) ground nutmeg
  • 3 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cinnamon

Optional

  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) crushed walnuts, and/or pumpkin seeds and/or pomegranate arils
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) raw cacao nibs
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F/163°C.
  • Melt coconut oil over low heat just until it liquefies.
  • Combine all other ingredients except pomegranate seeds into a mixing bowl. Bonus points for freshly grating spices (cloves, nutmeg).
  • When coconut oil has cooled (to 110°F or lower), add to bowl.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • If using, gently stir in pomegranate seeds so as not to break them.
  • Lightly grease muffin tin (using butter or coconut oil) or 9"x5" loaf pan, or use parchment paper or muffin cup liners.
  • Evenly distribute batter into muffin cups or pour into center of loaf pan.
  • If using berries, add a few to each muffin cup, or gently fold and press into loaf.
  • Place into oven.
  • Muffins take about 25 minutes; bread takes about 60. Start checking on bread starting at 45 minutes.
  • To test doneness, use the toothpick test by sticking a clean toothpick into the center of the loaf or largest muffin. When it comes out clean (no crumbs), then it's done. If not, repeat the test in a few more minutes.
  • Remove from oven, let cool and then remove from pan.
  • Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Slice and freeze any bread or muffins that you won't consume within a few days. Reheat in toaster oven on medium temperature (350°F/177°C).
Keyword Sourdough