Light, protein-packed bites with cottage cheese, oats, blueberries, and a hint of lemon zest.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 the 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 the oats are broken down and the mixture achieves a smooth, well-combined consistency.
03 - Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the blueberries without crushing them.
04 - Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the bites are firm to the touch and lightly golden.
07 - Allow the bites to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
