Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites
Delightful bites combining the freshness of lemon and blueberries with protein-rich cottage cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein, 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 until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer blended cottage cheese to a bowl and add almond flour, lemon zest, honey, vanilla extract, and salt; mix thoroughly.
- Fold in blueberries gently.
- Cover mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove mixture from the refrigerator and form into compact balls.
- Place bites on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
Notes
Pair with herbal tea or almond milk for a wholesome snack. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg