Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option, combining the creaminess of cottage cheese, the heartiness of oats, and the natural sweetness of apples and cinnamon. Baked to golden perfection, they are easy to make and perfect for on-the-go enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 18 mini bites 1x
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple
- 1 large egg
Flavorings and Leavening
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and 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 a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Let Batter Rest: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes. This resting time lets the oats absorb moisture, ensuring a better texture in the final bites.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Scoop the mixture evenly into the mini muffin pan cups, filling each one almost to the top for uniform bites.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until the bites are set and show a light golden color on top.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the bites warm or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for a convenient and nutritious snack.
Notes
- You can substitute applesauce with a small grated apple for texture variation.
- Honey or maple syrup is optional and can be adjusted according to your sweetness preference.
- Ensure to let the batter rest so oats soften and bind well with other ingredients.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- These bites can be eaten warm or cold and make a great portable snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mini bites (about 60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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