High Protein Banana Blueberry Breakfast Bake (Printer-friendly)
Protein-rich morning bake combining ripe bananas, blueberries, and wholesome oats in a satisfying casserole.
# 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
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 It:
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 incorporated.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and spices.
04 - Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix as this can affect the final texture.
05 - Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula, taking care to distribute them evenly without crushing the fruit.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared 9x9 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly with the spatula. Sprinkle chopped nuts and chia seeds over the top 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 with moist crumbs attached.
08 - Allow the breakfast bake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its like having dessert for breakfast but with enough protein to keep you full until lunch
- The texture is somewhere between cake and oatmeal—comforting but not heavy
02 -
- Overmixing the batter makes it tough and rubbery—gentle folding is key
- The center might look slightly underdone when you pull it out but it will finish cooking as it rests
03 -
- Let your bananas get almost black before using—people think Im kidding but it makes all the difference
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for cleanup that takes literally two seconds