Baked Greek Yogurt Protein (Print Version)

Nutritious baked Greek yogurt with protein powder and egg for a quick, satisfying start.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Protein

01 - 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (whey-casein blend)

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1/4 cup chopped berries (blueberries or strawberries)
07 - 2 tablespoons chocolate chips

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a large ramekin or 2 small ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and egg until fully combined.
03 - Add protein powder and cornstarch to the yogurt mixture. Mix gently until smooth, avoiding over-mixing.
04 - If the mixture is too thick to pour, gradually stir in almond milk until you reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
05 - Fold in chopped berries or chocolate chips if desired.
06 - Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekin(s) and smooth the top surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 30 minutes (or 20 minutes for small ramekins) until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
08 - Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm, or refrigerate for a cold preparation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms Greek yogurt into something warm and cake-like, which somehow feels more satisfying than eating it cold straight from the container.
  • You get a legitimate high-protein breakfast ready in 35 minutes with minimal cleanup and zero pretension.
  • The texture is surprisingly custardy in the middle, and you can customize it however you want without changing the base recipe.
02 -
  • The mixture will seem too thick at first, but the egg and protein powder will expand significantly during baking—don't panic and add extra milk or you'll end up with something closer to a soufflé that collapses.
  • Letting it cool for at least a few minutes makes a huge difference in texture; cutting into it immediately while steaming hot creates a gluey mess, but waiting even five minutes sets everything perfectly.
03 -
  • If your protein powder is sweetened, reduce any additional sweeteners from add-ins because the final texture can become cloying; let the yogurt's natural tang shine through.
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge, so let your yogurt and egg sit out for five minutes before mixing if you have time.
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