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Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites, a healthy protein-rich snack

Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites

Delicious bite-sized protein snacks made with cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, and a hint of lemon zest, perfect for breakfast on the go.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the protein bites
  • 1 cup cottage cheese (preferably low-fat)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, plus extra for garnish Use thawed if using frozen.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option) Choose a decent quality honey.
  • 1/2 cup almond flour Do not substitute with other flours.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, lemon zest, honey, almond flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently.
  2. Use your hands to scoop out small portions of the mixture, about 1 tablespoon each, and roll them into spheres.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the bites for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  2. Let the bites cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with extra honey and garnish with fresh blueberries.

Notes

These bites can be made in an air fryer for a toasted exterior. Perfect as snacks or breakfast options.