Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites! These healthy, protein-packed snacks are perfect for any time of day, whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a post-workout treat, or a midday pick-me-up. Bursting with the freshness of blueberries and the bright zing of lemon zest, each bite is not only delicious but also low in sugar and high in nutrients. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the ability to freeze leftovers without losing flavor, these mini bites are both convenient and satisfying. Enjoy them on their own or pair them with yogurt for an extra creamy delight!
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
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- Blend cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in blueberries.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
- Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg