Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a cozy, protein-packed snack that combines the natural sweetness of apples with warm cinnamon and creamy cottage cheese. Perfectly spiced and lightly sweetened, these bite-sized treats are ideal for a healthy breakfast, snack, or anytime energy boost. With wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and cottage cheese, they offer a satisfying texture and nourishing goodness that will keep you fueled and satisfied throughout your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: 28-30 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan by greasing it or lining it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated into a uniform batter.
- Let Batter Rest: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes. This resting period lets the oats absorb moisture, resulting in a better texture for the bites.
- Scoop into Pan: Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top to ensure nicely sized bites.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until the bites are set and have a light golden color on top indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the muffin pan from the oven and let the bites cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy these bites warm for a comforting snack or store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for convenient grab-and-go treats.
Notes
- You can substitute applesauce with freshly grated apple for a chunkier texture.
- Honey or maple syrup is optional; adjust sweetness according to your taste.
- These bites can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Ensure the mini muffin pan is well greased or lined to prevent sticking.
- Letting the batter rest improves the texture by allowing the oats to hydrate fully.
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