Description
Looking for a nutritious and delicious snack? Try these Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites! Bursting with flavor and light in texture, these bites are perfect for busy days, family gatherings, or a quick pick-me-up. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and fiber from oats, they keep you satisfied while offering a refreshing combination of sweet blueberries and zesty lemon. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to prepare—whip up a batch in just 30 minutes! Ideal for meal prep or as a fun treat for kids, these bites are sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat 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 combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries without breaking them.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg