Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bites (Printable Version)

Zesty lemon and sweet blueberries combine with creamy cottage cheese for protein-packed bites. No baking required.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Protein Base

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

→ Fresh Fruit & Citrus

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

→ Dry Ingredients & 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

# Method:

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 throughout the mixture. The dough 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 or mash the fruit.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to allow it to firm slightly, making it easier to roll into uniform shapes.
05 - With lightly dampened hands to prevent sticking, roll the chilled mixture into 16 equal balls, approximately 1 tablespoon each.
06 - If using coconut, roll each completed ball in shredded coconut until evenly coated on all sides.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like lemon blueberry cheesecake but fuel you like a serious protein snack
  • No baking means they come together in under 15 minutes with zero kitchen heat
  • The texture is somehow both creamy from the cottage cheese and satisfyingly chewy from the oats
02 -
  • The mixture will seem too wet at first, but the oats absorb moisture as it chills and everything comes together beautifully
  • Damp hands are your secret weapon for rolling without the mixture sticking everywhere
  • These taste even better on day two when the lemon has had time to meld with everything else
03 -
  • Room temperature cottage cheese blends smoother, so take it out of the fridge while you gather ingredients
  • If the protein powder you use is already sweet, cut the honey down to one tablespoon
  • A small cookie scoop makes perfectly portioned bites without the mess of hands

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