Description
Christmas Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Protein Bites are the ultimate festive snack, blending creamy cottage cheese with zesty lemon and sweet blueberries. These protein-packed bites are not only delicious but also a guilt-free treat that aligns with your health goals. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a nutritious pick-me-up, each bite bursts with flavor and cheer, making them an instant favorite. Easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty, they are sure to impress friends and family this holiday season!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 scoop (30g) protein powder
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for seamless cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, protein powder, honey (or maple syrup), lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
- Gently fold in fresh blueberries without crushing them.
- Use a tablespoon to portion out the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, forming bite-sized balls.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on a festive plate and enjoy as an energizing treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill for at least 60 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg