True Sourdough Waffles

Recipe + why the ingredients matter

May 27, 2025

These true sourdough waffles were born from an almost-empty fridge and a need for comfort food after a long week away from home. With sourdough discard, nearly-soured cream, overly ripe bananas, and a dash of kitchen creativity, they’re proof that delicious things often come from simply using what you have. No refined sugar, lower in gluten, and secretly packed with prebiotics—these waffles are gentle on the gut and deeply satisfying.

Each crisp bite delivers more than flavor: fermented grains enhance digestibility and mineral absorption, banana offers fiber and hormone support, while cream and eggs balance blood sugar and support your body. It’s a lazy Sunday breakfast that quietly supports your energy, mood, and digestion—with whole ingredients, nothing fake.

This post doesn’t just share a recipe—it shows you why each ingredient matters. From gut health to hormone balance, these waffles are a slow-living, science-backed way to nourish your body and your morning.

Curious why I believe sourdough deserves a permanent spot in your kitchen? Read my free Rabbit Hole on Sourdough —a deep dive from someone with a Master’s in Nutrition who swears by the magic of microbial fermentation.

Ingredients:

2 Cups Active Sourdough Starter
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Soured Cream (Could Substitute Buttermilk, Regular Cream, or Milk)
2 Mashed Bananas
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
Pinch of Sea Salt
Dash of Vanilla (Vanilla Paste is the Best, I Only Had Extract)

Optional Toppings:

Sliced bananas
Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, and/or Blackberries
Stewed peaches or apples (amazing in the fall)
Rhubarb compote (recipe coming soon!)
Maple syrup (the real stuff!)
Raw honey (for added antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins and minerals!)1
Whipped cream (classic or coconut)
Cultured butter or grass-fed ghee (offering additional vitamins A, D, E, & K12)
Peanut butter
Almond or cashew butter (protein + prebiotic fibers)
Greek Yogurt (Added protein + probiotics!)
Dark chocolate (antioxidants + yummy treat!)
Walnuts, pecans, chopped almonds, cacao nibs, or toasted coconut flakes
Cinnamon (for blood sugar stability)
Collagen peptides mixed into a topping (I like mixing into Greek yogurt)

Instruction:

In a large bowl, mash bananas. Add the remaining ingredients, sourdough discard, cream (or milk of choice), eggs, baking soda, sea salt, and vanilla and mix throughly.
Heat waffle iron, and add designated batter for your waffle iron.
Once waffles are ready, add whatever toppings you like! I love to add fresh fruit, raw honey, and Greek yogurt for additional sweetness, texture, protein, probiotics, and enzymes!

Why I like these Ingredients:

Sourdough Discard

Fermented flour means the gluten and phytic acid are broken down, making nutrients (like iron, zinc, magnesium) more bioavailable.
Naturally lower glycemic than unfermented flour—helps stabilize blood sugar and avoid post-meal crashes.
Contains lactic acid, which can support mineral absorption and promote a healthy microbial environment in the gut.
Supports gut health by feeding beneficial microbes and reducing bloating commonly associated with wheat.
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Banana

Provides potassium, aiding in bloat reduction and muscle function—especially helpful during your luteal phase, ladies!!
Offers prebiotic fibers like inulin that nourish your gut bacteria.
A whole-food carb that, when paired with fat and protein (like this recipe has), supports steady energy and hormone signaling, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Eggs

Provide choline, supporting liver function, estrogen clearance, and cognitive clarity.
Rich in complete protein, they help stabilize blood sugar and support lean muscle mass and satiety.2
Also contain vitamin D, which is essential for cycle regularity and thyroid health.

Cream (Organic, A2, or Grass-Fed Preferred)

Adds indulgent texture without refined sugars or processed additives :))

Provides saturated fat and fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K2), which are essential for hormonal synthesis and brain health.
Helps slow digestion of carbohydrates, leading to more stable post-meal glucose levels, according to the Joslin Diabetes Center.
Rich in butyrate (especially if grass-fed), a short-chain fatty acid that supports gut lining integrity and anti-inflammatory pathways.

Additional Toppings

Greek Yogurt

(protein-rich + probiotics)

Hormone Health: Provides calcium and vitamin B12, which support estrogen metabolism and adrenal function.
Blood Sugar Support: When paired with carbs, protein can helping slow glucose absorption leading to blood sugar stability
Gut Health: Contains live probiotics (if not heat-treated) to support gut flora diversity and balance.

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