Description

Delight in a wholesome and comforting breakfast with this Lemon Blueberry Baked Oats recipe. Featuring ripe bananas, protein powder, tangy lemon, and juicy blueberries swirled in creamy yogurt, this baked oat dish offers a naturally sweet and nutritious start to your day. Easy to prepare and perfect served warm with optional peanut butter or extra yogurt toppings.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed (227g)
2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick oats) (178g)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (Ora Organic preferred) (60g)
1¾ cups plant-based milk (any variety) (414ml)
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed (14g)
½ teaspoon lemon zest (1g)
1 tablespoon chia seeds (10g)
1 teaspoon baking powder (10g)

Fruit & Sweetener

1 cup frozen blueberries (140g)
1 teaspoon maple syrup (7g)

Toppings

6 tablespoons thick natural yogurt (85g)
Extra yogurt for topping (optional)
Peanut butter, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the oats.
Mash Bananas: Using a fork, mash the ripe bananas directly in a medium baking dish until mostly smooth to create a natural sweet base.
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, plant-based milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, chia seeds, and baking powder to the mashed bananas in the dish. Stir thoroughly until fully combined.
Prepare Blueberries: Microwave the frozen blueberries mixed with maple syrup for 1 to 2 minutes until they’re soft and juicy, bringing out their natural sweetness.
Layer Blueberries: Spoon the warmed blueberry mixture evenly over the oat batter in the baking dish.
Add Yogurt Swirl: Dollop the thick natural yogurt on top and gently swirl it through the oat mixture using a spoon for creamy texture and extra flavor.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top turns golden and the center is just set.
Cool and Serve: Allow the baked oats to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with extra yogurt and a drizzle of peanut butter for added richness.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
Any plant-based milk works well; almond, oat, or soy milk are great choices.
Microwaving blueberries with maple syrup enhances their flavor and juiciness.
Feel free to substitute protein powder with more oats or nuts for a dairy-free option.
Letting the baked oats cool slightly helps them set and improves texture.
Peanut butter drizzle adds richness but can be omitted for a lighter dish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: baked oats, lemon blueberry oats, healthy breakfast, protein oats, vegan oats, plant-based breakfast, easy baked oats