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Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese

Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bites for a Healthy Snack

Discover the joy of Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese bites, a healthy snack that blends protein and flavor in a no-bake treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese substitute with Greek yogurt for different texture
  • 1 cup Fresh Blueberries use frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest add extra for a stronger lemony kick
  • 2 tbsp Honey replace with maple syrup or agave for a vegan option
  • 1 cup Almond Flour substitute coconut flour for a lower-carb option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional but recommended for enhanced taste
  • 1 pinch Salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Parchment paper
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather Your Ingredients: Assemble all the ingredients needed for your Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites.
  2. Mix Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, honey, lemon zest, almond flour, vanilla extract, and salt.
  3. Add Blueberries: Carefully fold the blueberries into the cottage cheese blend until they are evenly distributed.
  4. Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Shape the Bites: Once chilled, scoop portions of the mixture and roll them into neat balls.
  6. (Optional) Bake the Bites: If desired, bake the bites for 8-10 minutes until the tops are just firm.
  7. Cool and Garnish: Let the bites cool and garnish with honey and additional blueberries or lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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