High Protein Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bites
Deliciously wholesome cottage cheese bites packed with protein, fresh blueberries, and a refreshing hint of lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 10 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese, lemon zest, honey or maple syrup (if using), oats, chia seeds (if desired), and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries gently to keep them intact.
- Scoop the mixture into bite-sized portions and form into balls or leave flat.
- Chill the bites on a parchment-lined tray for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness to your taste and try different fruits for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg