Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites, a nutritious and satisfying snack perfect for any time of day. These mini bites blend creamy cottage cheese with wholesome oats, juicy blueberries, and zesty lemon, creating a refreshing treat that’s both high in protein and low in sugar. Ideal for breakfast, a post-workout boost, or as a healthy addition to your brunch spread, these bites are quick to prepare and easy to enjoy on the go. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that’s freezable for future snacking needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- Zest of 1 large lemon (about 1 tbsp)
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, egg, honey or maple syrup, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Blend until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Allow the batter to rest for about 5 minutes.
- Divide the mixture among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
- Cool in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 67
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg