Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites
Delicious and nutritious protein bites that combine the flavors of lemon and blueberry, perfect for a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- 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 or food processor until completely smooth and creamy, with no visible curds.
- Transfer the blended cottage cheese to a large mixing bowl. Add almond flour, lemon zest, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Fold in fresh blueberries gently to avoid crushing them.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the mixture.
- Remove the chilled mixture from the refrigerator and scoop out portions. Roll each portion between your palms to form compact balls.
- Place the formed bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until firm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Can be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg