Description
Delightful protein bites combining fresh lemon and blueberries with creamy cottage cheese, perfect for a nourishing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well blended.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form the mixture into small balls.
- Place the protein bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy the bites as a snack, dessert, or whenever hungry!
Notes
These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Freeze for up to three months for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg