High Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake (Print Version)
A nourishing breakfast bake packed with protein, tangy lemon, and sweet blueberries for a healthy start to your day.
# 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
→ Optional Toppings
13 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
14 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
# How to Make It:
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 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 fruit.
05 - Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. If using, sprinkle sliced almonds and chia seeds evenly over the surface.
06 - Bake for 35 minutes or until the center is completely set and the top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
07 - Let the breakfast bake cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into 6 equal portions. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert but fuels you with 13 grams of protein per serving
- The lemon and blueberry combination wakes up your taste buds without being too sweet
- You can make it Sunday and eat breakfast all week with zero morning effort
02 -
- Don't overbake or the texture becomes dry and tough. The center should still have a slight wobble when you remove it from the oven.
- Protein powder varies wildly in how it absorbs liquid. You may need to add an extra tablespoon of milk if the batter looks too thick.
03 -
- Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter. Cold ingredients can cause the protein powder to clump.
- If you're making this for guests, bake it the night before and reheat in the morning. The flavors actually develop and improve overnight.