Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Begin by thoroughly draining your cottage cheese. This is a crucial step to prevent overly wet bites. You can place the cottage cheese in a fine-mesh sieve lined with a cheesecloth or paper towel, and let it sit over a bowl for about 15-20 minutes to allow excess liquid to drain. The drier the cottage cheese, the better the texture of your bites will be.1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and a pinch of salt. Whisk these ingredients together until they are well incorporated and there are no clumps of protein powder.1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder, pinch salt
- In a separate smaller bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and mashed blueberries. Stir these ingredients together until you have a relatively smooth and homogenous mixture. The mashed blueberries will add beautiful color and pockets of flavor.1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir everything together until it's just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape but still slightly moist. If the mixture seems too wet, you can add another tablespoon of rolled oats or protein powder, a little at a time. If it seems too dry, add a tiny bit more honey or maple syrup or a teaspoon of milk.1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder, 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Line a small baking sheet or plate with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon or a mini ice cream scoop, portion the mixture and roll it into bite-sized balls with your hands. You should aim for approximately 12-15 balls, depending on your desired size. The mixture might be a little sticky, so you can lightly dampen your hands with water or oil if needed.
- Place the baking sheet with the formed bites into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time is essential for the bites to firm up and hold their shape properly.
Notes
Best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Can be frozen for up to 1-2 months. No reheating is generally required or recommended.
