Description
A cozy and flavorful breakfast featuring baked oats with lemon and blueberries, perfect for starting your day right.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed; 227g)
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick oats; 178g)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (60g)
- 1¾ cups plant-based milk (any variety works; 414ml)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed; 14g)
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (1g)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (10g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (10g)
- 1 cup frozen blueberries (140g)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (7g)
- 6 tablespoons thick natural yogurt (85g)
- Extra yogurt (for toppings, optional)
- Peanut butter (drizzle, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mash the bananas directly in a medium baking dish using a fork until mostly smooth.
- Add the oats, protein powder, plant-based milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, chia seeds, and baking powder. Stir well until everything is fully combined.
- Microwave the frozen blueberries with the maple syrup for 1–2 minutes until soft and juicy.
- Spoon the blueberry mixture over the oat mixture in the baking dish.
- Dollop the yogurt over the top and gently swirl it through with a spoon.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is just set.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, with a drizzle of peanut butter or extra yogurt if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon. Store leftovers in an airtight container for fresh breakfasts throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: baked oats, lemon, blueberry, breakfast, healthy
