High Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake (Printable Version)
A protein-packed morning bake with fresh lemon and blueberries for a healthy start to your day.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain (nonfat or 2%)
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
08 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
09 - 1/4 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
10 - 1 tsp baking powder
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Fruit
12 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
→ Toppings
13 - 2 tbsp sliced almonds
14 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Add oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Gently fold blueberries into the batter using a spatula, taking care not to crush the berries.
05 - Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle sliced almonds and chia seeds evenly over the surface if using.
06 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
07 - Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its basically dessert for breakfast that powers you through until lunch without any sugar crash drama
- The texture lands somewhere between cake and custard, which feels wildly indulgent for something so good for you
02 -
- Do not thaw frozen blueberries or theyll turn everything purple and soggy
- The protein powder you choose affects sweetness dramatically, so taste your batter and adjust
03 -
- Zest your lemon before juicing it, or you will have a remarkably frustrating time
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly, but cold works if youre impatient