Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bites (Printable)

Creamy no-bake bites bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon. High protein, energizing snack ready in 15 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy & Protein

01 - 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)

→ Fruit

03 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
04 - Zest of 1 lemon
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Dry & Sweeteners

06 - 1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
07 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Coating

10 - 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

# How To Make:

01 - Combine cottage cheese, protein powder, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
02 - Add rolled oats to the processor and pulse several times until evenly distributed. The mixture should begin to hold together when pressed.
03 - Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Gently fold in blueberries using a spatula, taking care not to crush the fruit.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to firm slightly, making it easier to shape.
05 - With slightly damp hands, form the mixture into 16 evenly sized balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each.
06 - If using coconut, roll each ball in the shredded coconut to coat evenly on all sides.
07 - Place bites in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 1 month and thaw in refrigerator before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They genuinely keep you full for hours, not just twenty minutes until youre hungry again
  • The lemon and blueberry combo tastes like something youd get at a fancy cafe but takes fifteen minutes flat
02 -
  • The mixture might seem too loose at first, but the oats absorb moisture as they chill, so trust the process
  • These freeze beautifully, so double the batch and stash half for those weeks you have zero motivation
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop instead of your hands for perfectly uniform bites that look professionally made
  • If the mixture is still too sticky after chilling, sprinkle in another tablespoon of oats

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