Description
A delightful snack featuring fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, perfect for breakfast or as a healthy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 large lemon (approximately 1 tbsp)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
- Combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, egg, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt in a blender.
- Pulse until the oats are broken down and the mixture is well-combined.
- Pour the batter into a bowl and gently fold in the blueberries.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Divide the batter among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the bites are firm to the touch and lightly golden.
- Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a sweeter flavor, adjust the honey or maple syrup to taste. Feel free to substitute blueberries with other berries if preferred.
