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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

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

Delicious Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are a nutritious and protein-packed guilt-free snack perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese low-fat or full-fat
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats quick oats can be used
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest use fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries do not thaw if frozen

Equipment

  • Blender
  • 24-cup mini muffin pan
  • Spatula
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 24-cup mini muffin pan by greasing it.
  2. Blend the cottage cheese, rolled oats, large egg, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the blueberries without overmixing.
  4. Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes until lightly golden and firm to the touch.
  7. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Gentle mixing preserves the blueberries, and use an ice cream scoop for uniform sizes. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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