Description
These Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites are a refreshing, protein-packed snack perfect for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a healthy on-the-go treat. Naturally sweetened and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
Instructions
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, honey, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in oats, protein powder (if using), and blueberries gently.
- Chill mixture in the fridge for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- Roll into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Use frozen blueberries for a firmer texture. You can add a pinch of cinnamon or shredded coconut for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: protein bites, cottage cheese bites, blueberry lemon snack, healthy snack