Category: 1 Bowl High Protein Discard + Discard Recipes
Discard Diva: Discard Diva is a collection of sourdough recipes inspired by the viral cottage cheese bagel that may support weight loss and protein goals while making excellent use of your living starter. These recipes feature a unique biscuit-like texture with soft sourdough tangy flavour and can be transformed into biscuits, scones, sweet biscuits, and breads using cottage cheese, eggs, almond flour, and psyllium husks. The recipes are specifically designed to use your starter regularly rather than discarding it, helping maintain microbial diversity while providing consistent fermentation performance, and include a variety of creative low-carb discard recipes beyond the original cottage cheese-based ones.
Other Discard: In addition to the signature cottage cheese creations, this section features an extensive collection of other discard recipes you’ll absolutely love. From savoury crackers and pizza crusts to sweet pancakes and muffins, these recipes ensure you’ll never waste precious starter again while discovering new favourite ways to incorporate sourdough’s distinctive flavor into your daily meals.

Sourdough fermentation involves lactic acid bacteria (LAB) like Lactobacillus and wild yeasts, which break down gluten proteins and phytic acid, making the bread potentially easier to digest and its nutrients more bioavailable?This process also lowers the bread’s glycemic index, helping to stabilize blood sugar levels. The fermentation creates prebiotic compounds that feed beneficial gut bacteria, supporting overall microbiome health. Additionally, LAB produce antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds during fermentation, which may have broader health benefits. The organic acids produced in sourdough also enhance mineral absorption, particularly for minerals like iron, zinc, and magnesium. Compared to regular bread, sourdough often contains higher levels of folate, antioxidants, and beneficial bacteria, making it a nutrient-dense option that supports digestive health, nutrient absorption, and potentially offers anti-inflammatory benefits.