Description
These Delicious Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are a wholesome and tasty snack, perfect for breakfast or a healthy treat. Combining creamy cottage cheese, zesty lemon, sweet blueberries, and wholesome oats, these mini bites are baked to golden perfection, offering a delightful balance of flavors and a soft, moist texture.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (fresh and at room temperature)
- 1 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if necessary)
- 1 large egg (acts as a binder)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adds natural sweetness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (enhances overall flavor)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (zest of 1 large lemon)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (helps the bites rise)
- a pinch salt (balances sweetness and enhances flavors)
- 3/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, do not thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan to prevent sticking.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, egg, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring an even texture for the bites.
- Fold in Blueberries: Pour the blended batter into a bowl and gently fold in the blueberries to distribute them evenly without crushing.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture, helping to create the perfect bite texture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake the bites for 18 to 22 minutes until they are firm to the touch and lightly golden on top.
- Cool: Allow the bites to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can use gluten-free oats if you require a gluten-free version.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries work well; do not thaw frozen blueberries to avoid extra moisture.
- For extra moisture and flavor, you can substitute honey with pure maple syrup as preferred.
- Store the bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- These bites are perfect as a quick breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert.
