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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

Deliciously refreshing Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are a guilt-free snack perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks & Appetizers
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 cup cottage cheese creamy base packed with protein
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries bursting with antioxidants
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest adds a bright citrusy zing
  • 2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup natural sweetener to taste
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract enhances the overall taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • mini silicone molds or muffin tin

Method
 

How to Make Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites
  1. Gather your ingredients and rinse the fresh blueberries under cold water to ensure they’re clean.
  2. Combine cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
  3. Fold in the blueberries gently to keep them intact.
  4. Spoon the mixture into mini silicone molds or a muffin tin.
  5. Chill the molds in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.
  6. Pop the bites out from their molds once chilled, and arrange them on a platter for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with a sprig of mint for extra freshness. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

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