Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
Looking for a quick and delicious snack that bursts with flavor? These Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are the perfect solution! They are light, fluffy, and full of the refreshing taste of blueberries paired with zesty lemon. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these bites are not only scrumptious but also packed with protein, making them a healthy treat everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 (about 1 tbsp)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey (or maple syrup), lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes.
- Fill greased mini muffin cups about three-quarters full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg