Description
Blueberry and Lemon Zest Cottage Cheese Bites are a refreshing and nutritious snack that brings together creamy cottage cheese, juicy blueberries, and zesty lemon for a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light evening treat, these bites are not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. Serve them chilled for a refreshing pick-me-up any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 1 large organic lemon
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cottage cheese and lemon zest until creamy.
- Add honey or maple syrup to the mixture, adjusting sweetness as desired.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- If using, add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Spoon the mixture into bite-sized portions on a serving platter or into small cups.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg