Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
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.
- 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.
Keywords: cinnamon apple bites, cottage cheese snacks, healthy mini muffins, baked oatmeal bites, protein snacks
