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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites You’ll Crave

These Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are a nutritious, high-protein snack perfect for busy lives.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats Quick oats can substitute
  • 1 large Egg Or a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Agave syrup works for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a substitute
For the Zing
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest is best
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Blueberries Can swap with other berries

Equipment

  • 24-cup mini muffin pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, egg, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries with a spatula.
  4. Allow the batter to sit for about 5 minutes.
  5. Spoon the batter into the greased muffin cups, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly golden.
  7. Let cool briefly in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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