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Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Andria
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 mini bites 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a cozy, protein-packed snack or breakfast option perfect for a quick and healthy treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, cottage cheese, and fresh apples, these mini muffins offer a delightful balance of creamy texture and sweet cinnamon apple flavor. Easy to prepare and bake, they make a great portable option to enjoy any time of the day.

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

  1. Preheat the 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.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything until well combined to form the batter.
  3. Let Batter Rest: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes. This resting time helps the oats absorb moisture, resulting in a better texture.
  4. Fill Muffin Pan: Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top to ensure nicely shaped bites.
  5. Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.
  6. Cool: Let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve and Store: Enjoy the bites warm or store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for a quick snack or breakfast option.

Notes

  • Use fresh grated apple if you prefer more texture, or applesauce for a smoother consistency.
  • Honey or maple syrup is optional depending on your sweetness preference.
  • These bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • To make them vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: cinnamon apple bites, cottage cheese snacks, healthy breakfast bites, protein packed muffins, baked oats bites

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