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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful bites bursting with blueberry and zesty lemon flavor – perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast.


Ingredients

  • 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 (do not thaw)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. Combine the cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey, vanilla, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the oats are broken down and the mixture is well combined.
  3. Pour the batter into a bowl and gently fold in the blueberries.
  4. Let the batter rest for five minutes to thicken slightly.
  5. Divide the batter among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bites are firm to the touch and lightly golden.
  7. Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use ripe blueberries. Consider adding spices for extra flavor variations.