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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

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

These Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are a delightful marriage of vibrant flavors and light textures, 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: 24 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats Quick oats can be used
  • 1 large Egg Can use a flax egg as a vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Use a sugar substitute for lower calories
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Do not substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Baking soda could be used with an acid
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Can be omitted for lower sodium
For the Blueberry Filling
  • 1 cup Blueberries (Fresh or Frozen) Fresh is best, but frozen can be used directly

Equipment

  • Blender
  • muffin pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, egg, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the blueberries.
  4. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
  5. Spoon the batter into the greased muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until the tops are golden and spring back when pressed.
  7. Allow to cool in the muffin pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before enjoying.

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