15 Easy Sourdough Discard Quick Bread Recipes

If you're baking sourdough regularly, you're probably dealing with a lot of discard. Don't throw it away! Here are 15 easy sourdough discard recipes for one of the easiest things you can do in the kitchen: quick bread!

These easy sourdough discard breads are fast to make, delicious, and still pack a bit of that sourdough goodness. Unlike traditional sourdough breads, these quick breads don't need an active starter to rise - a bit of baking soda or powder does the trick.

I asked around for the best quick bread recipes that turn discard into deliciousness, and I made my collection of favorites below. I hope you'll find some inspiration for your next bake!

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• Sourdough Discard Blueberry and Lemon Quick Bread
• Sourdough Discard Poppy Seed Muffins
• Sourdough Discard Banana Bread
• Sourdough Discard Zucchini Bread with Walnuts
• Sourdough Discard Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips
• Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots
• Sourdough Banana Bread with Chai Spices
• Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
• Sourdough Discard Zucchini Bread
• Sourdough Pound Cake
• Sourdough Cornbread
• Oatmeal Quick Bread Recipe Made With Sourdough Discard
• Hawaiian Banana Bread Made With Sourdough Discard
• Sourdough Irish Soda Bread
• Cinnamon Streusel Sourdough Spice Cake
• Old Fashioned Sourdough Gingerbread
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Sourdough Discard Blueberry and Lemon Quick Bread

Perfect for those "What do I do with leftover sourdough discard?" moments, this sourdough quickly brings a fun twist of blueberries and lemon zest, turning it into a dessert-like treat that will surely impress.

Sourdough Discard Poppy Seed Muffins

These sourdough discard poppy seed muffins are one of the best quick bread recipe. They're soft, lemony, and slightly tangy from the discard, making them a great breakfast or snack option.

Sourdough Discard Banana Bread

If you have sourdough discard and ripe bananas sitting on your counter, this Sourdough Discard Banana Bread is the best way to use them up! It's soft, moist, and packed with rich banana flavor. The sourdough discard adds a subtle tang that makes this banana bread even better.

Sourdough Discard Zucchini Bread with Walnuts

This sourdough discard zucchini bread is moist without being heavy, and just sturdy enough to slice cleanly without crumbling. Also, it's the perfect way to use up extra starter (and zucchini in the summer months!) while turning simple pantry ingredients into something that feels special. 

Sourdough Discard Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips

These are soft banana muffins made with sourdough discard and chocolate chips. They're easy to mix in one bowl, naturally sweetened, and perfect for breakfast or snacks. 

Sourdough Discard Garlic Knots

If you have tons of sourdough discard to use and craving something warm, buttery, and snackable, these sourdough discard garlic knots are it! They're soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and brushed with garlicky butter that makes them disappear fast. 

Sourdough Banana Bread with Chai Spices

Photo Credit: Sourdough Brandon

This sourdough discard banana bread recipe is easy to make, perfectly spiced with warming masala chai spices, incredibly moist, and uses FIVE bananas.

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Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Photo Credit: Sourdough Brandon

This easy recipe uses real pumpkin puree, pumpkin spices, and lots of chocolate chips for an irresistible fall sourdough discard recipe! There's no oil in the recipe, so all of the moisture comes from sourdough discard, brown sugar, melted butter, and real pumpkin puree.

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Sourdough Discard Zucchini Bread

Photo Credit: This Jess Cooks

This Sourdough Discard Zucchini Bread is a perfect way to use fresh zucchini and some of your sourdough discard! Zucchini adds great flavor and moisture to this bread. It is delicious to serve as a lightly sweet snack or dessert spread with a little bit of butter.

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Sourdough Pound Cake

Photo Credit: Made in Motherhood

Sourdough discard gives this recipe a slight tang that pairs beautifully with its slightly sweet, rich, and buttery flavor. Top this Sourdough Pound Cake with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream for the perfect treat.

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Sourdough Cornbread

Photo Credit: Baked Collective

The perfect sourdough cornbread! This cornbread is soft and sweet, with crisp edges and a great cornmeal texture. This is a slightly sweet, more cake-like cornbread, perfect to serve alongside spicy chili, soups, and stews, but it makes a great snack, too!

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Oatmeal Quick Bread Recipe Made With Sourdough Discard

Photo Credit: Simplicity and a Starter

Sourdough Oatmeal Quick Bread is a simple sweet bread recipe with all the nourishing goodness from rolled oats and sourdough discard. Each bite is moist, with hints of cinnamon throughout. Top with quality butter for a delicious breakfast or snack on the go.

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Hawaiian Banana Bread Made With Sourdough Discard

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Sourdough Hawaiian Banana Bread is a moist banana bread packed with all the tropical flavors of the Hawaiian islands. Making this banana bread with sourdough discard not only gives it a slightly tangy taste but also makes for an extra tender and delicious crumb.

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Sourdough Irish Soda Bread

Photo Credit: The Gingered Whisk

This simple and quick sourdough Irish Soda Bread is a great recipe to use your unfed sourdough discard in. Tender and flavorful, this loaf of bread is like a quick scone.

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Cinnamon Streusel Sourdough Spice Cake

Photo Credit: Scotch & Scones

This spice cake is filled with bold flavor from warm Fall baking spices and is topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. With all this flavor, no one will notice there's sourdough starter discard in it!

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Old Fashioned Sourdough Gingerbread

Photo Credit: Scotch & Scones

Old fashioned gingerbread is soft with a deeply spiced flavor that's not too sweet. This gingerbread cake is perfect for anytime of day, and no one will know it's made with sourdough starter discard unless you tell them!

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More Ideas!

If you like these kinds of posts, check out my this one as well: What to Serve with Sourdough Bread - 20 Delicious Ideas to Dip Into!. It always gives me fresh ideas when I am on the verge of getting bored of eating the same things over and over!

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Until then: HAPPY BAKING!