High Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake (Printable)
A vibrant, protein-packed morning bake featuring tangy lemon and sweet blueberries for a healthy start.
# What You'll 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 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from about 1 lemon
07 - 1 teaspoon 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 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Fruit
12 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, do not thaw if frozen
→ Toppings
13 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
14 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Add rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Gently fold in the blueberries, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
05 - Pour the 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 until the center is set and firm to the touch, and the top is golden brown.
07 - Let the breakfast bake cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Protein packed breakfast that feels like eating dessert for breakfast
- Meal prep friendly slices that taste even better the next day
02 -
- Overmixing the protein powder can make the texture rubbery, so fold gently
- The center continues cooking as it cools, so remove when slightly jiggly
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly and prevent clumping
- Grate your zest before juicing the lemon, it is much easier that way