Creamy Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bars (Baked, No Protein Powder, Keto) (Edit recipe)

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These flavorful Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bars are baked cheesecake-style bars made with blended cottage cheese, lemon juice and zest, and blueberries, without protein powder. They are perfect for you if you are eating high protein, low carb, and you want a spring and summer cottage cheese dessert that can be used as a meal prep for the week.

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PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

10

Serves: 8

Ingredients

.75 cup Cottage Cheese, full-fat
2 Eggs, large
.5 cup Almond Flour
.25 cup Granular Sugar Substitute - Swerve
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Lemon Zest
1 tsp Baking Powder
.125 tsp Salt
.5 cup Blueberries
.5 tsp Vanilla Extract

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Line an 8x4 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add the eggs, sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest, almond flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract (if using). Blend until fully combined and thick.
Pour the batter into the lined pan and smooth the top.
Scatter the blueberries over the surface and lightly press them in so they stay in place.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a small wobble (not wet), or until the center reaches about 160F (71C). Cool in the pan.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (overnight is best) before lifting out and slicing into 8 bars.

Air fryer option

Bake at 300F (150C) for 30 to 40 minutes, until set with a slight wobble in the center. Chill fully before slicing.

Notes

Blend the cottage cheese completely smooth for the best cheesecake texture. Fresh blueberries work best. Frozen berries may create a softer center and more purple streaking. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days. Slices often cut cleaner on day two. These bars are best refrigerated. Freezing can change the texture and make them slightly grainier after thawing.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	69
Fat:	5 g
Carbohydrates:	4 g
Protein:	4 g
Cholesterol:	4 g
Sodium:	102 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	2 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.