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Sourdough Banana Streusel Muffins: 1 Secret Method for the Ultimate Moist Texture


  • Author: Nouna
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

A bakery-style sourdough muffin recipe that uses discard to create a moist, tangy banana base topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel.


Ingredients

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  • 3 overripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Streusel: 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 4 tbsp cold butter


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin.
  2. Mix streusel ingredients until crumbly and chill.
  3. Mash bananas and whisk with sourdough discard, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and sugars.
  4. Fold in dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt) until just combined.
  5. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full and top with chilled streusel.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

Uses sourdough discard to reduce waste while adding probiotics and enzymes that improve texture and flavor depth.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 285 kcal