High-Protein Blueberry Lemon Bread

🧁 Overview

• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Bake time: 45–50 minutes
• Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices)
• Protein per slice: ~12–14g (depending on protein powder used)

🥣 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (150g) oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)
• ½ cup (60g) vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• Zest of 1 large lemon

Wet Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla, nonfat or low-fat)
• ¼ cup (60ml) unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
• ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp (45ml) melted coconut oil or olive oil
• ¼ cup (60ml) honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Add-ins

• 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
• 1 tbsp oat flour (to toss blueberries and prevent sinking)

Optional Lemon Glaze

• ¼ cup (30g) powdered erythritol (or powdered sugar)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp lemon zest

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare Pan
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together oat flour, protein powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest.
   • Set aside.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients
   • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, lemon juice, oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
4. Combine Wet + Dry
   • Add dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
   • Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).
5. Add Blueberries
   • Toss blueberries with 1 tbsp oat flour, then fold them gently into the batter.
6. Bake
   • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
   • Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. (Optional) Lemon Glaze
   • Whisk powdered erythritol (or sugar), lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
   • Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

🍽️ Nutrition (Per Slice, Approximate)

🌟 Tips & Variations

• Make it dairy-free: Use coconut yogurt and plant-based protein.
• Extra lemon flavor: Add ½ tsp lemon extract or more zest.
• Crunchy top: Sprinkle sliced almonds or protein granola before baking.
• Meal prep friendly: Stays fresh in fridge 5 days or freeze up to 3 months.