Light, protein-packed mini bites with cottage cheese, oats, blueberries, and lemon zest for any snack time.
# Components:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1 cup cottage cheese
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 1 cup rolled oats
06 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Fruit
09 - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, oats, egg, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt. Pulse until oats are broken down and mixture achieves smooth consistency.
03 - Transfer batter to a mixing bowl and gently fold in blueberries using a spatula, being careful not to crush the berries.
04 - Let batter stand for 5 minutes at room temperature to achieve desired thickness.
05 - Divide batter evenly among prepared mini muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until bites are firm to the touch and lightly golden brown.
07 - Allow bites to cool in pan for several minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
