Description
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are delightful, protein-packed mini snacks that blend the goodness of oats, cottage cheese, and apples into a warm, satisfying treat. Perfect for busy mornings or a healthy snack on the go, these bites offer a sweet cinnamon flavor that will please both kids and adults alike. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, they make an excellent addition to your meal prep routine. Enjoy them warm or chilled with your favorite toppings for a nutritious boost throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce or grated apple
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup (if using), baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- Scoop the mixture into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (60g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg