Lemon Blueberry Cottage Bites (Print-Friendly Version)

Tangy lemon and sweet blueberries combine with creamy cottage cheese for a healthy, quick snack option.

# Ingredients List:

→ Dairy

01 - 240 grams low-fat cottage cheese

→ Fruits

02 - 150 grams fresh blueberries, plus additional for garnish
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from one lemon)

→ Sweeteners

04 - 30 milliliters honey (substitute with maple syrup for vegan option)

→ Pantry

05 - 60 grams almond flour
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - In a mixing bowl, gently blend the cottage cheese, blueberries, lemon zest, honey, almond flour, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly incorporated.
02 - Scoop approximately 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) of the mixture and roll into small bite-sized spheres using your hands.
03 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Arrange the formed bites on a baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the exterior turns golden.
04 - Allow bites to cool for several minutes. Drizzle with additional honey and garnish with fresh blueberries before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. Store bites in the refrigerator up to five days. Adjust sweetness by modifying honey quantity. Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer flavor, noting increased calories and fat.