Description
These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack option, combining creamy cottage cheese, wholesome oats, and the natural sweetness of apples with warm cinnamon. Baked into bite-sized morsels, they are perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
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)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or line 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 (if using), baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well incorporated.
- Let Batter Rest: Allow the batter to sit for about 5 minutes. This resting time lets the oats absorb moisture, resulting in a better texture.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup nearly to the top to ensure good-sized bites.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the bites are set and have a light golden color on top.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy these bites warm or store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use plant-based cottage cheese alternatives.
- These bites can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before consuming.
- Add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
- Use fresh grated apple instead of applesauce for a chunkier texture.
- Adjust cinnamon and sweetness according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (about 60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cinnamon apple bites, cottage cheese bites, healthy breakfast, oatmeal snacks, baked snack, protein snacks
