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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

Delicious Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

These Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are a quick, delicious, and nutritious homemade treat perfect for snacks or breakfast.
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Course: Snacks
Keyword: Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites, brunch recipes, cottage cheese bites, Easy Baking, healthy snacks, Quick Recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 80kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Sifter

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese well-drained
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup almond flour or all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon zest of large lemon
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries rinsed and dried
  • 1 tablespoon cooking spray or melted butter for greasing

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners or grease with cooking spray or melted butter.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the well-drained cottage cheese and lightly beaten eggs, whisking until mostly smooth.
  • Stir in the honey, pure vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the almond flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet cottage cheese mixture until no streaks of flour remain.
  • Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, reserving a handful for topping.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full, and press reserved blueberries on top.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cottage cheese is well-drained for the best texture. Adjust sweetness as desired by modifying honey amount.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bite | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 2mg