Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites
Delicious mini pancake bites bursting with fresh blueberry and lemon flavor, packed with protein and fiber for a nutritious breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini muffin bites
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- Mix the cottage cheese, eggs, sugar or honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Add the oats, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries gently.
- Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before removing them from the tin and serve warm.
Notes
Cottage cheese adds moisture and nutrition. For a smoother texture, use blended cottage cheese. Substitute maple syrup for sugar or honey for a richer flavor.