Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a nutritious and delicious snack perfect for breakfast or an anytime treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, rolled oats, and apples, they offer a delightful balance of protein, fiber, and natural sweetness, lightly spiced with cinnamon. Baked to golden perfection, they’re easy to prepare and can be enjoyed warm or chilled.
- 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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Primary 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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the 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 Batter: Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture, which will help bind the mixture and improve texture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly scoop the mixture into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top for uniform bites.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until the bites are set in the middle and have a light golden color on top.
- Cool: Allow the bites to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up properly.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy these bites warm, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for a convenient and healthy snack.
Notes
- Using grated apple instead of applesauce adds texture and enhances the fresh apple flavor.
- The honey or maple syrup is optional; omit for a less sweet version.
- Make sure not to overfill the muffin cups to avoid overflowing during baking.
- These bites can be reheated quickly in the microwave for a warm snack.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative, though texture may vary.
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