Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
A delightful treat combining creamy cottage cheese, zesty lemon, and sweet blueberries—perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large lemon (about 1 tbsp)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, the egg, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl. Gently fold in the blueberries, letting the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow for rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes. The bites should be firm and golden brown on top when done.
- Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a creamier texture, substitute Greek yogurt for cottage cheese. Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.