High Protein Banana Blueberry Breakfast Bake (Printable)
Protein-packed morning bake with bananas, blueberries, and oats for lasting energy.
# 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
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
# Steps:
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 completely smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to crush them. Distribute evenly throughout the batter.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle chopped nuts and chia seeds over the top if desired.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, 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 6 equal portions. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It keeps you full for hours without that heavy breakfast crash
- You can prep it the night before and just pop it in the oven
- The whole house smells like cinnamon and comfort while it bakes
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes it tough, so stop as soon as the dry ingredients disappear
- A slightly underbaked center is better than dry—carryover cooking finishes it off
03 -
- Mash your bananas really well so no chunks remain—this ensures even sweetness throughout
- If using frozen blueberries, toss them in a tablespoon of flour before adding to prevent sinking