High Protein Banana Blueberry Breakfast Bake (Printable)
A protein-rich morning bake with bananas, blueberries, and oats that keeps you satisfied for hours.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
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
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly to distribute evenly.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with chopped nuts and chia seeds if desired.
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.
08 - Let the bake cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Fifteen minutes of active prep means more time for your morning coffee ritual
- Fifteen grams of protein per serving keeps hunger away until lunch without that heavy protein shake aftertaste
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy here, check at 35 minutes even if it looks slightly underdone since it continues cooking as it cools
- Protein powder varies wildly between brands, so your first time might need a tablespoon more milk if the batter looks too thick
03 -
- Let your bananas get completely black before using, they'll be sweeter and mash into a smoother consistency
- Sprinkle your nuts on halfway through baking so they toast without burning while the rest bakes