Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bites (Printable Version)
No-bake protein bites with cottage cheese, blueberries, and lemon. Ready in 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 or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Add rolled oats to the food processor and pulse several times until well combined. The mixture should begin to hold together when pressed, but avoid over-processing to maintain some texture.
03 - Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries using a spatula, taking care not to crush them. The berries should remain whole for bursts of sweetness in each bite.
04 - Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm up slightly. This makes shaping the bites much easier and prevents the mixture from sticking to your hands.
05 - Lightly dampen your hands with water. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll into bite-sized balls. You should get approximately 16 equal-sized bites.
06 - If using shredded coconut, pour it into a shallow bowl. Roll each formed bite in the coconut, pressing gently to adhere the coating evenly around the surface.
07 - Transfer the finished protein bites to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw frozen bites in the refrigerator before enjoying.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- They are secretly protein-packed but taste like lemon blueberry cheesecake bites
- The whole batch comes together in fifteen minutes with zero baking required
02 -
- The mixture might seem too wet at first but chilling firms it up perfectly
- Damp hands are absolutely essential for rolling or the dough sticks to everything
03 -
- Use a microplane for the lemon zest to avoid bitter white pith
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones