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Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe

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  • Author: anna
  • 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. Combining creamy cottage cheese, rolled oats, and sweet apple flavor with warming cinnamon, they are baked into mini muffin-sized bites that are perfect for on-the-go. Naturally nutritious and lightly sweetened, they offer a satisfying blend of protein, fiber, and fruit goodness.

Ingredients

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Primary 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 and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup if using, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is evenly combined.
  3. Let batter rest: Allow the batter to sit for about 5 minutes. This resting period lets the rolled oats absorb moisture from the other ingredients, improving texture.
  4. Fill muffin cups: Using a spoon, scoop the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan cups, filling each almost to the top for a uniform size and even cooking.
  5. Bake the bites: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the bites are set in the center and have a lightly golden top.
  6. Cool the bites: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Enjoy or store: Serve the bites warm for best taste, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for a quick, healthy snack anytime.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • You can use either applesauce or a fresh grated apple depending on your texture preference.
  • These bites can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw in the fridge before reheating.
  • Adding a handful of raisins or chopped nuts can enhance flavor and texture.
  • Adjust sweetness to taste by increasing or omitting the honey or maple syrup.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: cottage cheese bites, cinnamon apple snack, healthy mini muffins, baked oat bites, protein snack

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