Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
A delightful protein-packed treat made with creamy cottage cheese, juicy blueberries, and zesty lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- A pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the cottage cheese, egg, honey, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the lemon zest to the wet ingredients and stir.
- Combine the rolled oats, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture gently.
- Add the blueberries and fold carefully.
- Scoop tablespoons of the mixture onto the baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with a drizzle of honey or extra lemon zest. They can also be frozen for up to 2–3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: blueberry, cottage cheese, healthy snack, lemon zest, easy recipe