Description
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a warm, nutritious treat that perfectly balances flavor and health. These delightful mini snacks are not only rich in protein but also incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for busy mornings or a satisfying snack any time of day. With their delicious blend of oats, cottage cheese, and apples, these bites appeal to both kids and adults alike. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for a quick grab-and-go option throughout the week!
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup (if using), baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Allow the mixture to rest for about 5 minutes to let the oats absorb moisture.
- Scoop the mixture into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
- Let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 44
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 13mg