Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
A delightful snack combining creamy cottage cheese with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Sweetener to taste (optional)
- Cooking spray or muffin liners
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare muffin tins with cooking spray or liners.
- Combine the cottage cheese and lemon zest in a mixing bowl until well mixed.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries gently, keeping them whole.
- Spoon the mixture into muffin tin slots evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for creaminess. You can add a splash of vanilla or use different fruits for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg