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Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Naomi
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini bites 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a wholesome and delicious snack or breakfast option packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, oats, apples, and warming cinnamon, they are baked to perfection in mini muffin form, offering a convenient, nutrient-dense treat that’s perfect on the go.

Ingredients

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Main 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, for added sweetness)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Rest Batter: Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes so that the oats can absorb some of the moisture, which helps the texture of the bites.
  4. Fill Muffin Pan: Evenly scoop the mixture into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top to ensure nicely sized bites.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.
  6. Cool: Let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve or Store: Enjoy the bites warm, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for convenient snacking.

Notes

  • If you prefer a sweeter bite, add the optional honey or maple syrup to the batter.
  • You can substitute applesauce with a small grated apple for more texture.
  • Use mini muffin liners to make removal and cleanup easier.
  • These bites can be reheated in the microwave for 15-20 seconds for a warm snack.
  • For a vegan variation, try using a flax egg and plant-based cottage cheese alternatives, though baking time and texture may vary.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cottage cheese bites, healthy snacks, breakfast muffins, cinnamon apple bites, protein snacks, baked oat bites

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