Description
Refreshing no-bake lemon blueberry cottage cheese protein bites made with creamy cottage cheese, bright lemon zest, and juicy blueberries for a lightly sweet and nourishing snack.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir until the mixture is well blended and evenly combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, keeping them intact.
- Scoop the mixture into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Serve chilled and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
Blend the cottage cheese first for a smoother texture if desired.
Ensure blueberries are dry to prevent excess moisture.
Add chia seeds, shredded coconut, or protein powder for variation.
Keep refrigerated for best texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg