Description
Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites are a refreshing and nutritious snack that perfectly blends creamy cottage cheese with zesty lemon and sweet blueberries. These delightful bites are not only high in protein but also easy to prepare, making them an excellent choice for meal prep, post-workout recovery, or a guilt-free dessert. With natural sweetness from honey and blueberries, these protein-packed treats are versatile enough to enjoy chilled or baked.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, almond flour, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt. Mix gently until thick.
- Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries without crushing them.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop and roll into bite-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- For a firmer texture, optionally bake at 325°F (160°C) for 8–10 minutes or enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Optional baking time of 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg