Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Fruit
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey (or your chosen sweetener), and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well until smooth and evenly blended to create a creamy base.
- Mix in the Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the rolled oats, chia seeds, and fresh blueberries. Stir carefully to distribute the blueberries without crushing them, preserving their juicy texture within the mixture.
- Shape Into Bites: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into small, compact balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a parchment-lined tray to prepare for chilling.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the protein bites for at least one hour to help them firm up and develop their flavor. Once set, they’re ready to enjoy or store.
Notes
- Use room temperature cottage cheese for easier mixing and better texture.
- Gently fold blueberries in to keep them whole and prevent the bites from becoming too wet.
- Adjust honey or syrup to taste depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- Use a small scoop for uniform protein bites that chill evenly.
- Allow enough chilling time for bites to firm up properly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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