Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are warm, protein-packed mini snacks made with wholesome oats, creamy cottage cheese, and fresh apples. These cozy bites are perfect for busy mornings or healthy cravings, offering a delightful combination of sweetness and spice in a convenient, bite-sized form.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-27 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Stir the ingredients thoroughly until evenly combined into a batter.
- Rest the batter: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes. This resting period lets the oats absorb moisture, which helps bind the mixture and improves texture.
- Fill muffin pan: Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top to ensure uniform baking and shape.
- Bake: Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until they are set and have a lightly golden top, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely without becoming soggy.
- Serve or store: Enjoy the bites warm, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for a quick, protein-packed snack anytime.
Notes
- For extra sweetness, add honey or maple syrup, but it’s optional depending on your taste preference.
- You can substitute grated apple for applesauce for a chunkier texture and added freshness.
- Store leftover bites in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently before eating.
- These bites make a great on-the-go breakfast or a nutritious snack.
