Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites
Zesty and sweet protein-packed bites made with creamy cottage cheese and fresh blueberries for a perfect low-calorie snack.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy American
- Diet: High Protein
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 (do not thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350’F (175’C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until the oats are broken down and the mixture is well-combined.
- Pour the batter into a bowl and gently fold in the blueberries.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Divide the batter among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bites are firm to the touch and lightly golden.
- Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Do not thaw frozen blueberries before adding to prevent the batter from becoming too watery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 45 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg