Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
A light and refreshing snack featuring creamy cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, and vibrant lemon zest, perfect for spring and summer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, lemon zest, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Spoon the mixture into small bite-sized servings and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use full-fat cottage cheese. These bites can be made a day in advance. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg