08/28/2026
🍞 A few of you asked for my sourdough recipe… so here it is!
After sharing my breakfast a couple of days ago, I had several clients and friends ask about the homemade sourdough bread I’ve been making. So I figured I’d share the recipe here!
But first, let’s talk about carbs. 👇
I know carbohydrates can still be a little scary for some people, especially if you’re trying to lose weight or change your body composition. But carbs aren’t the enemy. They’re an important source of energy, especially when you’re active and strength training.
One of my favorite breakfasts is simple:
🍳 Scrambled eggs
🥑 Sliced avocado
🍞 Homemade sourdough
Protein + carbohydrates + healthy fats = a balanced, satisfying meal that keeps me fueled.
Why do I love sourdough?
Sourdough goes through a natural fermentation process using an active sourdough starter — a live culture of flour and water.
That fermentation can make sourdough easier for some people to digest and may result in a lower blood-sugar response compared with some conventional breads. Fermentation can also improve the availability of certain minerals.
And when you build your loaf with nutrient-dense ingredients, you get even more nutritional benefits.
🌾 Whole grains — fiber, vitamins and minerals
🌱 Seeds & grains — flax, pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds add fiber, healthy fats, protein and minerals
🥣 Active sourdough starter — provides the natural fermentation
💧 Water
🧂 Sea salt
Simple ingredients. No need for a long list of preservatives or artificial additives.
And this is exactly why I don’t believe you need to fear bread or eliminate carbohydrates to eat healthy.
It’s not about cutting out an entire food group. It’s about choosing quality foods, paying attention to portions, and building balanced meals.
🍞 Homemade Sourdough Bread
Ingredients:
• 1 cup active sourdough starter
• 1½ cups warm water
• 3½ cups flour
• 1½ teaspoons sea salt
• Optional: flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds or other grains/seeds you enjoy
Directions:
1️⃣ Combine your active sourdough starter and warm water in a large bowl.
2️⃣ Add the flour and salt and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3️⃣ Cover and let the dough rest.
4️⃣ Over the next few hours, stretch and fold the dough several times to help develop the gluten.
5️⃣ Cover and allow the dough to ferment and rise until it has noticeably increased in volume.
6️⃣ Shape the dough and place it into a floured Dutch oven or proofing basket. Allow it to rest again while your oven preheats.
7️⃣ Bake in a preheated Dutch oven until beautifully golden and crusty.
8️⃣ Let it cool completely before slicing. (This is the hardest part! 😂)
I love adding seeds and grains to mine because it gives the loaf a little extra texture and adds some healthy fats, fiber, protein and minerals.
And honestly, there’s something really satisfying about making your own bread from a handful of simple ingredients. ❤️
So if you’ve been afraid of carbs, maybe this is your reminder that carbs can absolutely have a place in a healthy, balanced diet.
Eat the bread. 🍞
Fuel your body. 💪
Enjoy your food.
And if you make this recipe, let me know how it turns out!
Happy weekend!
