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How To Make Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
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These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a quick, healthy snack combining protein-rich cottage cheese with natural sweetness from apples and a warming hint of cinnamon. Perfect for busy mornings or anytime you crave a nutritious treat, they bake up fluffy and lightly golden, offering a balanced, satisfying bite that stays fresh for days.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240g) cottage cheese, preferably small curds and whole milk for best flavor
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) applesauce or small grated apple (use sweet, firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp (1.5g) ground cinnamon, good quality
  • 1 tbsp (21g) honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to warm fully. Grease the mini muffin pan with non-stick spray or oil, or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a 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. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended, ensuring even flavor and texture.
  3. Rest the batter: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes at room temperature. This resting period lets the oats absorb moisture, resulting in fluffier bites after baking.
  4. Fill muffin pan: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup nearly to the top. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even baking and prevent the bites from sticking together.
  5. Bake the bites: Place the muffin pan into the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. The bites are done when the tops appear lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Monitor closely towards the end of baking and add 2-3 more minutes if necessary for golden tops.
  6. Cool the bites: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling allows the bites to firm up and develop a better texture for handling and eating.

Notes

  • Use small curd, whole milk cottage cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • If using fresh apple instead of applesauce, grate a sweet, firm variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji.
  • Honey or maple syrup is optional and can be adjusted based on desired sweetness.
  • Mini muffin liners make removal easier but greasing well also works.
  • Store bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for freshness.
  • For a vegan option, substitute egg with a flax or chia egg, and use a plant-based cottage cheese alternative if available.

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