High Protein Banana Blueberry Breakfast (Print Version)
A wholesome morning bake combining bananas, blueberries, and protein-rich oats for a satisfying start to your day.
# What You'll 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1/2 cup vanilla or plain protein powder
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Fruit
12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
→ Optional Toppings
13 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
14 - 1 tablespoon 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 the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of the final bake.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula, taking care to avoid crushing the fruit.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle chopped walnuts or almonds 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.
08 - Allow the breakfast bake to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The protein keeps you full until lunch without that heavy breakfast burrito feeling
- You can make it Sunday and eat all week with zero morning effort
02 -
- Overmixing makes it tough so stop as soon as you no longer see dry streaks
- The center may look slightly underbaked but it firms up as it cools
03 -
- Let your bananas get almost black before using for maximum sweetness
- If using frozen berries do not thaw them first or they will bleed into the batter