Description
These Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites are light, fresh, and packed with protein. Perfect as a quick snack, energizing breakfast, or healthy treat, they combine creamy cottage cheese with zesty lemon and bursts of blueberry for a soft and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or thawed and patted dry)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, oats, almond flour, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chia seeds if using.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion the mixture into bite-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined container or tray.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Optional: Roll in shredded coconut or extra lemon zest for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Chilling is essential to help the bites hold their shape.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for best texture and richness.
- You can blend the mixture for a smoother texture before folding in the blueberries.
- Swap in other fruits or add protein powder for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: lemon blueberry protein bites, cottage cheese snacks, no bake healthy snack, high protein bites, easy snack recipe