High Protein Banana Blueberry Bake (Print Version)
Protein-rich morning bake with ripe bananas, juicy blueberries, and hearty oats for lasting energy.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
04 - 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1/2 cup vanilla or plain protein powder
09 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Fruit
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
→ Optional Toppings
13 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
14 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, almond milk, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care to avoid crushing them.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle chopped nuts and chia seeds on top if using.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with moist crumbs.
08 - Allow the breakfast bake to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- You can prep it the night before and wake up to breakfast practically making itself
- The protein keeps you full through that mid morning energy crash
02 -
- Overmixing makes the texture rubbery so stop as soon as the dry ingredients disappear
- Frozen blueberries can make the bake need 5 extra minutes in the oven
03 -
- Let the bananas get almost black before mashing them for maximum natural sweetness
- Cut the bake into squares while still slightly warm for cleaner edges