Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites
Delightful, nutritious bites combining creamy cottage cheese, wholesome oats, and sweet apples, perfect for snacking or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup (if using), baking powder, and salt.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to absorb moisture.
- Fill the muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Do not overmix the batter and ensure adequate cooling for the best texture.