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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites


  • Author: tastytrails
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful bites made with creamy cottage cheese, bursting blueberries, and zesty lemon—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or light desserts.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 large lemon (about 1 tbsp)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until well-combined.
  3. Pour the batter into a bowl and gently fold in the blueberries.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Divide the batter among the mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until firm to the touch and lightly golden.
  7. Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Great for meal prep; store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze for three months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: blueberry bites, cottage cheese, healthy snack, lemon zest, protein snack