Description
Nutritious and delicious bite-sized snacks combining the tangy flavor of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, almond flour, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and salt to a mixing bowl.
- Mix gently until a thick, scoopable mixture forms.
- Drain excess liquid from the cottage cheese if needed.
- Fold in the blueberries carefully to avoid crushing them.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Optional: Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 8–10 minutes for a firmer texture, or enjoy chilled.
Notes
For best results, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 protein bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg