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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites for Guilt-Free Snacking

Delicious Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are high-protein snacks perfect for guilt-free snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Low-fat varieties work too!
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats Substitute with gluten-free oats if desired
  • 1 Large Egg Or use a flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Avoid lemon juice to maintain texture
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mini muffin pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. Blend cottage cheese, rolled oats, egg, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries with a spatula.
  4. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
  5. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until firm and light golden.
  7. Cool the bites in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites are perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed warm or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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