Description
Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are a refreshing, nutritious snack that combines creamy cottage cheese with sweet blueberries and zesty lemon. Perfect for breakfast or as a light dessert, these delightful bites are easy to make and bursting with flavor. Enjoy them chilled for a cool treat that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or full-fat)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse the blueberries under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blueberries to keep them intact.
- Spoon the mixture into mini silicone molds or muffin tins for even distribution.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight to set.
- Once chilled, pop the bites from molds and serve on a platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Chilling time (at least 2 hours)
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (45g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg