High Protein Berry Bake – Healthy, Delicious & Easy Breakfast
Start your day with this High Protein Berry Bake – a warm, satisfying breakfast packed with juicy berries, oats, and protein-rich goodness. Perfect for meal prep, this easy recipe is gluten-free, customizable, and keeps you full for hours. A healthy twist that tastes like dessert but fuels like a balanced meal!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- 8x8-inch baking dish
- Optional: blender for smooth base
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional add-ins: 2 tablespoons protein powder, 2–3 tablespoons nuts, chocolate chips, or nut butter swirl
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Rinse berries and pat dry; thaw frozen berries slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and optional protein powder.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in berries carefully to avoid crushing.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set.
- Cool 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness based on berry tartness.
- Can be frozen in slices for up to 2 months. Reheat before serving.
- For vegan option: use flax “eggs” and plant-based protein yogurt.
- Add chocolate chips, nut butter, or citrus zest for variation.
- Avoid overmixing to maintain a light, fluffy texture.