Foolproof Moist Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

Name: Foolproof Moist Sourdough Discard Banana Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 350 grams mashed very ripe bananas (mashed (weight taken when bananas are out of their peel)); 140 grams sourdough discard ((unfed sourdough starter)); 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon sunflower oil (or grapeseed oil); 2 large eggs (room temperature); 90 grams granulated sugar; 90 grams brown sugar; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 205 grams all-purpose flour; 35 grams almond flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon fine salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, but deepens the flavors); raw sesame seeds for topping (optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h

This incredibly soft and moist banana bread is easy to make with sourdough discard and full of banana flavor! It comes together in just 20 minutes before going into the oven. Great beginner recipe for using leftover sourdough starter, and makes a tall and lofty loaf, just like the bakery.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:37:15 GMT