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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites to Energize Your Day

Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites offer a healthy, protein-packed snack that's both delicious and quick to prepare.
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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: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese opt for low-fat
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats consider gluten-free oats if needed
  • 1 large Egg or flaxseed meal as a vegan substitute
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract highly recommended for richer taste
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt just a pinch
For the Zesty Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh zest is best
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen, no need to thaw

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • 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 blender, 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 using a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
  4. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
  5. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden and firm to the touch.
  7. Let the bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. Microwave frozen bites for 30-45 seconds to reheat.

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