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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

These mini cottage cheese bites combine blueberries, oats, and lemon zest for a light, protein-packed snack perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 mini bites
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Zest of 1 large lemon (about 1 tbsp)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until the oats are broken down and the mixture is well-combined.
  3. Pour the batter into a bowl and gently fold in the blueberries.
  4. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Divide the batter among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bites are firm to the touch and lightly golden.
  7. Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.