Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites for Guilt-Free Snacking

Discover Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites, a quick, healthy snack packed with protein and flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 12 bites

Course: Snacks

Calories: 80

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

1 cup Cottage Cheese Can substitute with ricotta for a different texture.
1 cup Rolled Oats Quick oats yield a finer texture.
1 Large Egg Or use a flaxseed egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water).
2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust to taste or use a sugar substitute.
1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results.
1 tbsp Lemon Zest Avoid white pith to prevent bitterness.
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries Do not thaw frozen blueberries.

Equipment

blender
Mini Muffin Pan
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, egg, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth, leaving some oats partially broken.
Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and gently fold in blueberries.
Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full with the batter.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until lightly golden and springy.
Cool in the muffin pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites can be customized with other berries or coconut flakes and are perfect for meal prep and on-the-go snacking.

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