Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
A delightful and healthy snack or breakfast made with cottage cheese, oats, and fresh blueberries, bursting with flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 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
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
- Add the cottage cheese, rolled oats, egg, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently fold in the blueberries.
- Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Distribute the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until firm and golden brown.
- Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
These bites can be served with Greek yogurt or honey, and are best enjoyed fresh. Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg