Blueberry Lemon Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup almond flour (or oats for a heartier texture)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (plus extra for topping)
- Zest of ½ a lemon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup or honey (if using), and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
5. Carefully fold in the blueberries, reserving a few for topping.
6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin tin cups.
7. Top each bite with a blueberry or two.
8. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 110 kcal per serving (approximate) | Servings: 12 mini bites
Tips:
Use oats instead of almond flour for a chewier texture and added fiber.
For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based yogurt, adjusting moisture as needed.