This post may contain affiliate links.Read my disclosure policy.This sourdough discard banana bread is my go-to whenever I have extra discard in the fridge and ripe bananas on the counter.

Sourdough Banana Bread Any time I have ripe bananas on the counter, I make banana bread.It’s one of those feel-good bakes I come back to again and again.My daughter Madison loves it, and I love having something ready for her to pack in her lunchbox or enjoy as a quick snack after school.

Since I bake sourdough bread every week and am always looking for ways to use up my discard, I adapted my go-to banana bread recipe with a sourdough twist.The Best Way to Use Up Ripe Bananas and Sourdough DiscardIf you bake sourdough at home, you probably know the feeling: that container of discard in the fridge that’s too good to waste.I’ve been experimenting with more ways to use it, and this banana bread turned out better than I hoped! Moisture + Tang: It adds a subtle tang while also keeping the crumb soft and tender.

Less Waste: It puts that extra sourdough starter to good use—no tossing required.Use Up Ripe Bananas: A delicious solution for those overripe bananas sitting on your counter.Dietary Restrictions: Weight Watchers-friendly, vegetarian; dairy-free (if substituting the butter) Another sourdough discard recipe you might like is these sourdough waffles.

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