Description
These Sourdough Banana and Cottage Cheese Muffins are a delightful twist on a classic! With the tang of sourdough and the creamy texture of cottage cheese, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast or a snack. They combine simple ingredients to create a light, fluffy muffin that’s a great source of protein and healthy carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter (discard or active)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add the sourdough starter, cottage cheese, sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Together: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Optionally, fold in chopped nuts or dried fruit.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Bananas: Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture.
- Sourdough Starter: If using sourdough discard, you don’t need to feed it before use. If using active starter, ensure it’s bubbly.
- Flavor Variations: Feel free to experiment by adding spices like nutmeg or incorporating chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.
- Storage: Store muffins at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g