High Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake (Printable)
Nourishing morning bake with Greek yogurt, protein powder, fresh lemon, and blueberries. Easy to make and perfect for meal prep.
# 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
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
08 - 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
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
→ Toppings
13 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
14 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until completely smooth and incorporated.
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, taking care not to crush them if using fresh berries.
05 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and smooth surface with spatula. Sprinkle sliced almonds and chia seeds evenly over top if using.
06 - Bake for 35 minutes until center is set and top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted in center should come out clean.
07 - Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Hit your protein goals without that chalky supplement aftertaste
- Meal prep Sundays just became your new best friend
- The lemon blueberry combo wakes up your tastebuds before coffee even touches your lips
02 -
- Protein powders vary wildly in how they bake, so if your brand is particularly absorbent, add an extra splash of milk
- The center might look slightly underbaked when you pull it out, but it continues cooking as it cools
03 -
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for absolutely effortless cleanup
- Set a timer for 30 minutes and check, every oven bakes differently and you do not want to overbake this beauty