I’m a baked goods gal through and through. I love a good bakery muffin, with a crumble topping. But sometimes I need a quick and easy (and versatile) muffin recipe to whip up in the morning and have ready within an hour. This is one of those recipes.

While the base recipe is just for banana muffins, I help guide you to add your inclusions – multiple flavor profiles. I like to separate a small portion into another bowl and add different ingredients. I’ve given some suggestions below. Whichever inclusions you choose, they’re so good without any, too!

Ingredients: 

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup sourdough discard
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Optional:
  • 3/4 cup blueberries OR
  • 1/2 cup diced strawberries OR
  • 1 tbs grated lemon + 2 tbs lemon juice + 1 tbs poppy seeds

Instructions:

1.) In a medium bowl or stand mixer, mix together the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon) and set aside. 

2.) In a large bowl, mash bananas, then add brown sugar, honey, eggs, coconut oil, vanilla and whisk together.

3.) Add sourdough discard and stir to combine – the color should be a light brown without any white lines.

3.) Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. If using a stand mixer, stir on low setting just until combined. If mixing by hand, gently fold the ingredients with a wooden spoon.

4.) Now is when you can add your inclusions or separate some of the batter into another bowl to add additional ingredients.

5.) Allow the batter to rest for 10-15 minutes while the oven preheats to 375 degrees.

6.) Grease or line your muffin pan.

4.) Once the oven has preheated, spoon the batter into the wells about 2/3 full.

5.) Bake for 20-22 minutes. Use the toothpick method to make sure each muffin is fully baked.

7.) Once finished baking, you can remove the muffins and place them on a cooling rack and enjoy them warm! I allow them to fully cool before placing into a freezer bag or container to freeze.

Enjoy!