Description
Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are a delightful and nutritious snack that you’ll love any time of day. With the perfect blend of fresh blueberries, zesty lemon, and creamy cottage cheese, these bites are low in sugar and high in protein, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, a midday treat, or even as a party appetizer. Easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, they shine with flavor and offer great versatility—customize them with your favorite fruits! Plus, they’re kid-friendly, making it easy to sneak in extra nutrition. Enjoy these wholesome bites fresh out of the oven or as part of your meal prep for quick snacks throughout the week.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey/maple syrup, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt; pulse until smooth.
- Gently fold in blueberries using a spatula.
- Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
- Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the mixture.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until firm and lightly golden.
- Cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: <0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: <0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg