Lemon Poppy Seed Cottage Cheese Bites
Ingredients:
(makes about 20 bites):
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tsp lemon zest
1 egg
Nutrition (per bite): ~45 kcal | 4g protein | 3g fat | 2g net carbs
Full step-by-step right below — just 10 min prep + 20 min bake!
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with 20 liners or grease well.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, blend cottage cheese, lemon juice, honey, lemon zest, and egg until smooth.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
Stir in almond flour and poppy seeds until a thick batter forms.
Step 4: Fill & Bake
Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes until set and lightly golden.
Prep Time: 10 min | Bake Time: 20 min | Total: 30 min
Tips for Success:
For extra lemon flavor, add more zest. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
