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Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites

Delicious Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites to Savor

Delightful Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites that balance zesty lemon and sweet blueberries.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese drained
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup almond flour or all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large lemon zest
Blueberry Delight
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
Greasing the Muffin Tin
  • as needed cooking spray
  • as needed melted butter

Equipment

  • oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • sifter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. Whisk together the cottage cheese and eggs until mostly smooth.
  3. Add honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Sift together almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks remain.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries, reserving some for topping.
  7. Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full and topping with reserved blueberries.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Remember to use well-drained full-fat cottage cheese for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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