Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites
A refreshing, no-bake snack packed with protein and flavor, perfect for any time of day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Fold in blueberries and oats gently.
- Add chopped nuts and salt to the mixture if using.
- Use your hands to form small bite-sized balls from the mixture.
- Place the bites on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy these refreshing protein bites as a snack or dessert alternative.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh blueberries and adjust sweetness as desired. Don’t skip the chilling step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg