High Protein Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Bake (Printer-Friendly)
A nourishing breakfast bake combining protein-rich Greek yogurt with bright lemon and sweet blueberries for a healthy morning 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
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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your 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 together Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Add the 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. If desired, sprinkle sliced almonds and chia seeds evenly over the surface.
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 the bake cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It keeps you full for hours without that heavy breakfast feeling
- The tart lemon cuts through the sweetness just right
02 -
- Overbaking makes it dry and rubbery, so pull it when the center still has a slight wobble
- The texture improves after sitting overnight, making it perfect for meal prep
03 -
- Let your eggs sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before starting, they incorporate much better
- Grate the lemon zest before squeezing the juice, it's much easier that way