High Protein Lemon Blueberry Bake (Print Version)
Protein-packed lemon and blueberry breakfast bake with oats and Greek yogurt for a bright, nourishing start.
# 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 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, 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 (optional)
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.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, almond milk, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until uniformly blended.
03 - Add rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
04 - Fold blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
05 - Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Smooth the top and sprinkle with sliced almonds and chia seeds if desired.
06 - Bake for 35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into portions. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Your mornings just got easier: mix, bake, and breakfast is ready for days
- The cheerful flavors always surprise guests (and myself) with how fresh and nourishing each bite tastes
02 -
- I once mixed the oats in too early and the texture turned gluey—always add them last for the best result
- Switching to fresh lemon zest instead of bottled made the flavors zing; it’s truly worth the microplane clean up
03 -
- If using frozen berries, add them straight from the freezer to keep the batter from turning purple
- A microplane zester gives you the brightest lemon flavor—don’t be tempted to skip this step