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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites


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  • Author: miamcook
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious handheld snacks with crispy edges and a creamy, custardy center, featuring blueberries and a zing of lemon zest.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Zest of 1 large lemon (~1 tbsp)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Mix cottage cheese, egg, honey, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth-ish; the mixture should have streaks of creaminess.
  3. Stir in oats, baking powder, and salt until combined; batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  5. Scoop heaping tablespoons onto the sheet and flatten each slightly.
  6. Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden and tops look set but still soft.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes on the tray, then transfer to a rack to keep bottoms crisp.

Notes

Do not thaw blueberries to prevent sogginess. For extra crunch, spray tops lightly with oil before baking.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg