Description
Brighten your snack time with these Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites! These creamy, protein-packed treats are bursting with the refreshing flavors of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries. Perfect for a quick post-workout snack or a delightful treat for any occasion, they’re simple to prepare and will leave everyone wanting more. Enjoy them chilled for a refreshing burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter.
- In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gradually add almond flour and chia seeds (if using); stir until just combined.
- Carefully fold in fresh blueberries.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop bite-sized balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg