Quick Sourdough Banana Bread

November 3, 2026

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Quick & easy to make – From start to finish it takes less than 2 hours. I can have a loaf of this ready for a morning coffee date.

Healthy, simple ingredients – There are so many additives in store-bought breads and mixes, but when you make it at home you know all the ingredients. And I bet you already have all of the ingredients in your pantry.

Delicious — This recipe is a crowd-pleaser.

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prep time: 10 minutes

bake time: 50-60 minutes

total time: 1-2 hours (with cool time)

Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas

1 cup sourdough starter (active or discard)

1 egg

¾ cup sugar

½ cup oil or melted butter

1½ cups all purpose flour

¾ tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

How to make:

Preheat oven to 350* and grease a 9×5 loaf pan

In a medium bowl mash bananas, mix in starter, egg, and oil/butter. Add sugar and create a well in the middle for dry ingredients.

In the well, add flour, salt and baking soda (in that order). Mix all ingredients well and fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired, stir to combine.

Place batter into pan, bake for 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan for 5 minutes then transfer to cooling rack.

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