High Protein Lemon Blueberry Bake (Printable)
Protein-packed lemon and blueberry bake with Greek yogurt, oats, and maple for a bright, nourishing start.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat or 2%)
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk
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 necessary)
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 (if frozen, do not thaw)
→ 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 smooth.
03 - Add rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir gently until just combined.
04 - Carefully fold in the blueberries without overmixing.
05 - Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Smooth the surface and, if desired, sprinkle sliced almonds and chia seeds evenly on top.
06 - Place dish in oven and bake for 35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool in the dish for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This makes you feel like you’ve already won at healthy eating before the day even begins.
- It’s deliciously moist, delightfully lemony, and satisfies those “I want cake for breakfast” cravings—but won’t derail your energy.
02 -
- If you overmix the oats, the bake can turn rubbery—stir gently and only until combined.
- Letting it cool before slicing is key, or you’ll end up with a delicious but crumbly mess on your plate.
03 -
- Taste your protein powder by itself—some brands can be chalky or too sweet, and switching brands made all the difference for me.
- Add the berries gently at the very end to keep the bake streak-free and bursting with juicy pockets.