🫐 Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Casserole (High Protein)

Serves: 6–8

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🧾 Ingredients

Pancake Base

• 2 cups oat flour
  (or blend rolled oats into flour)
• 1½ cups buttermilk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (adds moisture + protein)
• ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
• 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins & Topping

• 1½–2 cups fresh blueberries
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional, extra protein & crunch)

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🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
   Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish (or similar casserole dish).
2. Mix wet ingredients
   In a large bowl, whisk together:
   • Eggs
   • Buttermilk
   • Greek yogurt
   • Maple syrup
   • Melted butter
   • Vanilla
3. Mix dry ingredients
   In another bowl combine:
   • Oat flour
   • Baking powder
   • Baking soda
   • Salt
   • Cinnamon
4. Combine
   Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
   Fold in blueberries gently.
5. Bake
   Pour batter into dish and spread evenly.
   Bake 30–35 minutes, until set in the center and lightly golden on top.
6. Cool slightly & serve
   Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

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💪 Protein & Nutrition (approx. per serving, 1/8 pan)

• Protein: ~18–22 g
• Calories: ~280–320
• Fiber: High (from oats + blueberries)

👉 Add a dollop of Greek yogurt or serve with cottage cheese for even more protein.

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🔥 High-Protein Variations

• Extra protein: Add ½ cup cottage cheese (blend smooth first)
• Lemon Blueberry: Add zest of 1 lemon
• Vanilla Almond: Add almond extract + sliced almonds
• No added sugar: Use mashed banana instead of syrup