High Protein Lemon Blueberry (Printable)
Protein-packed morning bake with bright lemon flavor and fresh blueberries for a energizing 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 approximately 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
13 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
14 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of butter.
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 incorporated.
03 - Add rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
04 - Gently fold the blueberries into the batter, taking care not to crush them if using fresh berries.
05 - Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula. If desired, evenly sprinkle sliced almonds and chia seeds 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 - Allow the bake to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to all that protein
- The bright lemon flavor wakes up your taste buds better than coffee ever could
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes the texture tough so stir everything just until combined
- The center might still look slightly jiggly when you pull it out but it will finish setting as it cools
03 -
- Use a microplane or fine grater for the lemon zest to avoid the bitter white pith
- If using frozen blueberries do not thaw them first or they will release too much liquid