Description
Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites are a healthy and delicious snack rich in protein and flavor, perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, lemon zest, honey, almond flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently.
- Use your hands to scoop out small portions of the mixture, about 1 tablespoon each, and roll them into spheres.
- For a toasted exterior, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the bites for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Let the bites cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with extra honey and garnish with fresh blueberries.
Notes
- Store the protein bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- These bites can also be served frozen for a refreshing treat.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts or seeds for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg