Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
Looking for a quick and nutritious snack that the whole family will love? These Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are your answer! Bursting with vibrant flavors and packed with protein, these delightful mini treats combine creamy cottage cheese with zesty lemon and sweet blueberries. Whether you need a healthy after-school snack or a crowd-pleasing addition to brunch, these bites are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll have a delicious snack ready in just about 30 minutes. Plus, they store well in the fridge or freezer, making them perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 mini muffin pan.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Blend until combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries without overmixing.
- Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
- Fill each muffin cup about three-quarters full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 12mg