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High Protein Blueberry Pancake Bake – Easy, Wholesome, and Meal-Prep Friendly

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (blended into oat flour, or use store-bought oat flour)
  • 1/2 cup vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder (a baking-friendly blend works best)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional but recommended)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup nonfat or 2% Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen; do not thaw)
  • 1–2 tsp lemon zest (optional, brightens the flavor)
  • Nonstick spray or a little butter/coconut oil for the pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat and prep: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch baking pan and line with parchment for easy removal.
  2. Make oat flour: If using rolled oats, blend them in a blender until they become a fine flour. Measure after blending to ensure you have 1 1/2 cups.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
  4. Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in lemon zest if using.
  5. Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be thick but scoopable—add a splash more milk if it seems too stiff.
  6. Fold in blueberries: Toss blueberries with 1 teaspoon of oat flour (optional, helps prevent sinking), then gently fold them into the batter.
  7. Bake: Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake for 22–30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and slice: Let it cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Lift out using the parchment, slice into 9 or 12 squares, and serve warm.
  9. Serve it up: Top with a little maple syrup, a dollop of Greek yogurt, peanut butter or almond butter, or a sprinkle of extra berries.