Description
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a warm, delightful snack that merges the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sweet apples with the creamy goodness of cottage cheese. Packed with protein, these mini bites are perfect for busy mornings, after-school snacking, or post-workout refueling. In just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create these nutritious bites that satisfy your cravings without guilt. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or store them in the fridge for an easy grab-and-go option. With their versatility and health benefits, they are sure to become a favorite in your snack rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 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, rolled oats, applesauce (or grated apple), egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup (if using), baking powder, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture.
- Scoop the mixture into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden on top.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: <0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: <0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg