Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bites (Printable View)
Creamy cottage cheese meets fresh blueberries and zesty lemon in these protein-packed no-bake bites. Ready in just 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 Steps:
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 well combined. The mixture should begin to hold together when pressed, appearing thick and dough-like.
03 - Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Gently fold in fresh blueberries using a spatula, taking care to distribute evenly without crushing the fruit.
04 - Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to firm up slightly. This step makes rolling the bites much easier and prevents sticking.
05 - Lightly dampen your hands with water. Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll between palms to form smooth, round balls. Repeat until all mixture is used, yielding 16 bites.
06 - If desired, roll each completed bite in shredded coconut, pressing gently to ensure even coating.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste like dessert but pack a serious protein punch to fuel your morning or afternoon slump
- No oven required and they come together in under 15 minutes with basic pantry staples
02 -
- Damp hands are your secret weapon for keeping the mixture from sticking everywhere while rolling
- Do not skip the chill time or you will end up with a sticky mess and frustrated hands
03 -
- Use certified gluten free oats if you need these to be gluten free
- Taste the mixture before chilling and add more sweetener if needed because you cannot adjust it later