Description
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a deliciously wholesome snack that combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon and apple with protein-rich cottage cheese and hearty oats. Perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or even an energy boost during the day, these mini bites are not only nutritious but also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time, making them an ideal choice for meal prep. Kids and adults alike will enjoy these delightful treats, which can be customized with your favorite fruits or sweeteners to suit your taste. Say goodbye to boring snacks and hello to these flavorful bites that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce (or grated apple), egg, cinnamon, honey (or maple syrup), baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes to let the oats absorb moisture.
- Scoop mixture evenly into the muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg