Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites
Delicious and healthy protein bites made with cottage cheese, blueberries, and a hint of lemon, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Blend cottage cheese in a high-speed blender until completely smooth.
- Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a mixing bowl. Add almond flour, lemon zest, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Fold in fresh blueberries gently to avoid crushing them.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Roll portions into balls using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Place the formed bites on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
Notes
These bites can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to two months. Adjust sweetness as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg