Energizing Lemon Blueberry Protein Balls | Keto & Low-Carb Snack Idea

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a similar flavor profile.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often less expensive.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein

💰Cheaper: whey protein

Whey protein is generally more affordable and widely available.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: none

Oat flour can provide a different texture but is not a direct substitute.

Start with 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, ensuring it's low in sodium.

Add 1/4 cup of almond flour to the mixing bowl.

Zest one lemon and add the zest to the bowl.

Add 3 tablespoons of dried blueberries to the mixture.

For sweetener, use honey or a low carb sweetener like liquid alulose, monk fruit, or powdered alulose.

Blend the cottage cheese, lemon zest, and sweetener together until combined, but it doesn't need to be smooth.

Stir in the almond flour after blending the initial mixture.

Check the consistency of the cottage cheese; if it's too liquidy, consider adding more almond flour or some vanilla protein powder.

Refrigerate or freeze the mixture until it firms up enough to shape into balls.

Use a scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into balls, or shape by hand if preferred.

Store the protein balls in the freezer or refrigerator, noting that they may soften in the fridge.

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