Description
Delight your taste buds with these Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites, a nutritious snack that’s perfect for any time of the day. Bursting with zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, these protein bites are not only refreshing but also incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal for meal prep, post-workout recovery, or as a healthy treat, they deliver a satisfying boost of protein while keeping you energized. With their simple ingredients and quick prep time, you’ll love having these creamy bites on hand for guilt-free snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, almond flour, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries to maintain their shape.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Optional: Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 8–10 minutes for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Optional (8–10 minutes)
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg