Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites, a healthy snack that’s perfect for any time of day. These delightful mini bites combine the natural sweetness of blueberries with the refreshing zest of lemon, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Not only are they packed with protein from cottage cheese, but they’re also low in sugar and high in fiber, making them a guilt-free treat for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or an afternoon pick-me-up. With just ten minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that’s freezer-friendly, ensuring you always have a nutritious option on hand.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt; blend until smooth.
- Gently fold in blueberries and let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Pour the batter into muffin cups filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg