Introduction

Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a wholesome and tasty snack that’s perfect for breakfast or anytime you need a quick energy boost. These bite-sized treats combine creamy cottage cheese, oats, and fresh apple flavors with a warm hint of cinnamon.

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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

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes to let the oats absorb some moisture.
Step 4: Scoop the mixture evenly into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
Step 5: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.
Step 6: Let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Enjoy warm or store for later.

Tips & Variations

Swap applesauce for grated pear or mashed banana for a different fruit twist.
Add a handful of chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
Use gluten-free oats if you need a gluten-free version.
Drizzle additional honey or maple syrup on top before serving for extra sweetness.

Storage

Store the bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat briefly in the microwave or enjoy cold as a quick snack. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for up to 1 month and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

How to Serve

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Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular oats instead of rolled oats?

Rolled oats work best for texture, but if you only have regular oats, pulse them briefly in a blender to break them down slightly before mixing.

Can I make these bites dairy-free?

Replacing cottage cheese might affect the texture, but you can try using a thick plant-based yogurt or mashed silken tofu as an alternative.

Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe

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These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast option. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, rolled oats, and fresh apple or applesauce, they offer a perfect balance of protein and fiber with natural sweetness enhanced by cinnamon and optional honey or maple syrup. Baked to golden perfection in a mini muffin pan, these bites are easy to prepare, portable, and make a great treat for any time of the day.

Author: Tara
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 24 mini bites 1x
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple
1 large egg
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup if using, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Rest the Batter: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes. This resting time lets the oats absorb moisture, helping to create the perfect texture in the final bites.
Fill Muffin Pan: Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top for uniform baking.
Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.
Cool: Let the baked bites cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Store: Enjoy these bites warm or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a quick and nutritious snack anytime.

Notes

You can substitute the applesauce with a small grated apple for texture variation.
Honey or maple syrup is optional and can be adjusted based on your preferred sweetness level.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
These bites can be reheated briefly in the microwave or oven before serving.
Use gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.

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