🍋☁️ High-Protein Lemon Meringue Pie

✅ Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the Crust (Protein Boost)

• 1 ½ cups oats (blended into flour)
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder
• 3 tbsp coconut oil (or butter)
• 2–3 tbsp honey or maple syrup

For the Lemon Filling

• 4 large egg yolks
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, high-protein)
• ½ cup lemon juice (fresh)
• 2 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot for thickening)

For the Meringue

• 4 egg whites
• 2 tbsp honey (or another sweetener)
• Pinch of salt

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🔪 Instructions

1. Make the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Mix oat flour + protein powder + coconut oil + honey until crumbly but holds together.
3. Press into a 9-inch pie pan.
4. Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.

2. Prepare the Lemon Filling

1. In a small saucepan, whisk egg yolks, lemon juice, honey, Greek yogurt, and cornstarch.
2. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (like pudding).
3. Pour filling into the baked crust.

3. Make the Meringue

1. Beat egg whites + pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
2. Gradually add honey while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.

4. Assemble & Bake

1. Spread meringue over lemon filling, sealing edges.
2. Bake 10–12 minutes at 175°C (350°F) until meringue is lightly golden.
3. Cool at room temperature, then chill 1–2 hours before serving.

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💪 Protein Boost

• Greek yogurt + protein powder + egg whites = high-protein dessert
• Approx 15–20g protein per slice depending on portion size