Description
Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites are a delightful and nutritious snack that balances the bright flavors of lemon and juicy blueberries. Packed with protein from cottage cheese, these bites are perfect for a quick breakfast, an energizing pre- or post-workout snack, or a sweet treat any time of the day. They are easy to prepare and customizable to fit your dietary preferences. With a satisfying texture and refreshing taste, these protein bites will soon become your go-to snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cottage Cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup Fresh Blueberries (or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or agave syrup)
- 1 cup Almond Flour (or coconut flour)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Pinch of Salt
- Additional Honey and Blueberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, blueberries, lemon zest, honey, almond flour, vanilla extract, and salt gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and roll them into balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the bites for 10-12 minutes until slightly firm and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with additional honey and topping with extra blueberries.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg