Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
Deliciously satisfying snack bites packed with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, rolled oats, and fresh blueberries, perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large lemon (about 1 tbsp)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
- Combine the cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the oats are broken down and the mixture is well-combined.
- Pour the batter into a bowl and gently fold in the blueberries.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Divide the batter among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bites are firm to the touch and lightly golden.
- Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These bites can be served with yogurt, drizzled with honey, or topped with fresh berries for an extra touch.