Description
These Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites are a delightful fusion of creamy cottage cheese and juicy blueberries, bursting with zesty lemon flavor. Each bite offers a smooth texture complemented by the slight crunch of oats, making them a refreshing and nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Protein Boost:
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, and honey until well blended.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice until evenly distributed.
- Add the vanilla protein powder and mix until fully incorporated.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the protein bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once set, transfer to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- These bites can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For longer storage, freeze the bites in a single layer and then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: snacks
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 gram
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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