Description
A refreshing and protein-packed snack made with cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, and zesty lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 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)
- ½ cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, fresh blueberries, lemon zest, honey (or maple syrup), almond flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gently mix until just combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm it up.
- After chilling, scoop portions of the mixture and roll them into balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- (Optional) Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and bake the bites for 8-10 minutes for a toasted touch.
- Let cool slightly and drizzle with extra honey and garnish with additional blueberries if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different flavors by adding spices, other fruits, or protein packs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg