French · Snack
Cottage Cheese Lemon Poppy Bites
Cottage cheese, lemon zest, and poppy seeds shaped into chilled bright protein bites, batch-prepped for a French-patisserie-inspired snack.
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15 minsPrep
0 minsCook
15 mins (plus 1 hour chilling)Total
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
268Calories
16gProtein
14gFat
18gCarbs
12gSugar
4gFiber
280mgSodium
5mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Drain cottage cheese of excess liquid. Finely grate lemon zest (about 1 tbsp). In a medium bowl, whisk together 220g cottage cheese, 20g honey, lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp vanilla extract, and 0.1 tsp sea salt until smooth. Stir in 12g poppy seeds, 16g chia seeds, and 14g ground flaxseed until a thick, scoopable mixture forms.
2
Simmer
Cover the bowl and refrigerate at 4°C for 1 hour. The chia and flax will fully absorb moisture and the mixture will firm up noticeably. Check that it holds its shape when scooped.
3
Build
Working quickly to keep the mixture cold, scoop and gently roll the chilled mixture into 6 bites of roughly 50g each. Roll each bite in 6g extra poppy seeds to coat the outside lightly. Return coated bites to a parchment-lined tray.
4
Rest
Refrigerate the poppy-seed-coated bites for 15 minutes at 4°C until fully set and firm to the touch. Portion into 2 airtight containers of 3 bites each. Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
5
Plate
Portion 3 bites per serving into a bowl or small plate. Pair with fresh blueberries or a small cup of brewed green tea for a bright, fresh finish. Serve chilled.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 220g (7.8 oz) low-fat cottage cheese
- 18g (0.6 oz / poppy seeds) poppy seeds
- 16g (0.6 oz) chia seeds
- 14g (0.5 oz) ground flaxseed
- 20g (0.7 oz) honey
- 1 medium lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.1 tsp fine sea salt