Description
These protein bites combine creamy cottage cheese with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon for a refreshing snack that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix until everything is combined perfectly.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being mindful not to crush them.
- Use your hands to form the mixture into bite-sized balls, packing them firmly.
- Place the formed bites on a parchment-lined plate, ensuring they have a little space in between.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the bites.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these delightful snacks!
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh blueberries. Store bites in an airtight container for up to five days in the fridge, or freeze for up to three months. Experiment with nuts or different berries for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg