Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a wholesome and delicious snack or breakfast option that combines creamy cottage cheese, oats, and sweet apple flavors with warming cinnamon. Baked to perfection in mini muffin tins, they are quick to make and provide a nutritious boost, featuring protein-rich cottage cheese and fiber-packed oats. Perfect for on-the-go eating or a satisfying treat anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
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
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- 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. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter sit undisturbed for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb some moisture, which helps the bites hold together better.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Using a spoon, scoop the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup nearly to the top for well-sized bites.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the bites appear set and are lightly golden on top, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bites to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy these cottage cheese bites warm, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for a convenient snack anytime.
Notes
- You can substitute applesauce with a small grated apple for more texture.
- Honey or maple syrup is optional but adds a touch of natural sweetness.
- Make sure to let the batter rest before baking to achieve the best texture.
- These bites can be reheated gently in the microwave or eaten cold.
- Use mini muffin liners for easier removal and less cleanup.
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