Enjoy Delicious Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites Today!
Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are a nutritious and flavor-packed treat combining cottage cheese, lemon zest, and blueberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup blueberries
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
3. Stir in the rolled oats, lemon zest, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until everything is well incorporated.
4. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cup.
6. Pop the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and set.
7. Allow the bites to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
These bites are great for meal prep and can be frozen for later enjoyment. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: blueberry, cottage cheese, healthy snack