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Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars

Delicious Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars for a Guilt-Free Treat

These Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars are a refreshing, guilt-free dessert packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese drained
  • 2 large Eggs or egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1/4 cup Raw Cane Sugar or alternative sweetener
  • 1 cup Almond Flour or oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/4 cup White Chocolate optional
  • 1/4 cup White Chocolate Chips optional

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan with grease and parchment paper.
  2. Melt ¼ cup of white chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs (or egg whites), vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sweetener. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add baking powder, salt, and melted white chocolate to the mixture, blending until well incorporated.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in almond flour or oat flour until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips or berries if desired.
  7. Bake for 22-25 minutes until edges are firm and center is slightly soft. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before chilling in the fridge for at least an hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the bars to chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour for better texture and easier slicing. Use well-drained cottage cheese to prevent sogginess.

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