Description
Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites are a refreshing, protein-packed snack that combine zesty lemon and sweet blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the oats and blueberries, being careful not to crush the berries.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour to meld flavors.
- Once chilled, scoop out small portions using a tablespoon or cookie scoop and roll into bite-sized balls.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (40g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added flavor variations, swap out blueberries for raspberries or strawberries.- Consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance flavor depth.