Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a delicious and nutritious snack combining the creaminess of cottage cheese, the wholesome texture of rolled oats, and the natural sweetness of apples. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these mini bites make an ideal breakfast or snack option that is easy to prepare and bake.
- 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 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.
- Mix 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 into a uniform batter.
- Let Batter Sit: Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb moisture, resulting in a softer and fluffier texture in the final baked bites.
- Bake: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup nearly to the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the bites are firm to the touch and lightly golden on top.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm as a wholesome snack or store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- You can substitute the applesauce with a small grated apple for added texture.
- Honey or maple syrup is optional and can be omitted if you prefer a less sweet bite.
- These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or raisins for extra flavor and texture.
- Ensure not to overbake to keep the bites moist and tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini bites (approximately 50g)
- Calories: ninety
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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