Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
These mini cottage cheese bites combine blueberries, oats, and lemon zest for a light, protein-packed snack perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cottage Cheese Bites:
- 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until well-combined.
- Add Blueberries: Fold in blueberries, let batter rest, then fill mini muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes until firm and golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Warm for 10-15 seconds in the microwave for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
