Berry Cottage Cheese Bars

Jun 30

Written By Nini P

Healthy Berry Cottage Cheese Bars (Gluten-Free & High Protein!)

Looking for a light, healthy, and protein-packed snack or breakfast treat? These Berry Cottage Cheese Bars are the perfect solution! With a creamy, lemon-kissed base and bursts of juicy berries, each bar is only 96 calories and offers a balance of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness. They’re gluten-free, low-fat, and easily customizable.

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**Berry Cottage Cheese Bars**

These **Berry Cottage Cheese Bars** are the perfect healthy treat – high in protein, naturally sweetened, and packed with fruity flavor.

Why You’ll Love These Berry Cottage Cheese Bars:

High protein & low calorie – Only 96 kcal per serving!

Gluten-free – Use coconut flour or almond flour.

Naturally sweetened – With raw cane sugar or your favorite sweetener.

Perfect for meal prep – Enjoy for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Quick & easy – Just blend, bake, and enjoy.

Tips & Variations:

Make it sugar-free: Use monk fruit, erythritol, or stevia blends.
Go dairy-free: Use plant-based cottage cheese alternatives.
Boost the protein: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder (reduce flour slightly).
Change the fruit: Swap in strawberries, blackberries, or chopped cherries.

Storage Tips:

Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze bars in layers with parchment between. Keeps up to 2 months.

RECIPE: Berry Cottage Cheese Bars

PREP TIME: 10 MIN

COOK TIME: 22-30 MIN

TOTAL TIME: 32-40 MIN

SERVING: 9

Berry Cottage Cheese Bars

These Berry Cottage Cheese Bars are the perfect healthy treat – high in protein, naturally sweetened, and packed with fruity flavor. Whether you're craving a snack or want a nourishing dessert, these bars deliver all the goodness without the guilt.

Ingredients:

1 cup cottage cheese, 210g (drain for 10 minutes is there is too much liquid)

2 large eggs or 3 egg whites

Zest of 1 lemon, 1 tbsp

2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed, 30g

½ cup raw cane sugar, 100g (any sweetener)

¼ cup coconut flour, 28g (or 1 cup almond flour, 100g)

1 tsp baking powder, 4g

½ tsp salt, 3g

1 cup fresh or frozen berries, 140-150g (I used ½ cup raspberries ½ cup blueberries)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease & line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
In a blender or food processor, combine, cottage cheese, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sweetener. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add baking powder and salt. Blend until incorporated
In a medium sized bowl, pour the lemon cottage cheese mixture add your flour and mix until incorporated. If using coconut flour, let it rest for 5 min
Pour the batter into the pan. Add your berries,
Bake for 25-30 min if using coconut flour, bake 22–25 minutes if using almond flour, or until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool completely before slicing. Chill if you prefer a denser, fudgy bar. Add powdered sugar just before serving

Nutrition (Approximate): 1 Serving

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