Description
Indulge in a refreshing treat with Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites. These creamy, nutrient-packed bites combine sweet blueberries with zesty lemon, all enveloped in rich cottage cheese. Perfect for a snack or light dessert, they are sure to brighten your day and impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather and rinse the blueberries; pat them dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, honey, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blueberries without crushing them.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra blueberries or lemon zest if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or granola. - You can substitute blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for a different flavor profile.