Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites that are perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. These soft baked bites combine creamy cottage cheese, oats, apples, and warm cinnamon for a wholesome treat that’s easy to make and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup.
- Author: Rami
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini bites 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main 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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Let Batter Rest: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some moisture, which helps to improve the texture of the bites.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Scoop the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the bites are set and have a light golden color on top.
- Cool: Let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking apart.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the bites warm or store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for a quick, healthy snack anytime.
Notes
- You can substitute the applesauce with a grated apple for added texture.
- Use honey or maple syrup according to your sweetness preference or omit it for a less sweet version.
- Ensure the cottage cheese is well drained for better batter consistency.
- These bites freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- Feel free to add nuts or raisins for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini bites (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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