Description
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a delicious, healthy snack that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and apple with creamy cottage cheese. These protein-packed mini bites are perfect for busy mornings or as an after-school treat for kids. Quick to prepare, these bites feature wholesome ingredients like oats, eggs, and apples, making them not only tasty but also nutritious. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, they provide an excellent energy boost without excessive calories. Ideal for meal prep, you can easily store them in the fridge for on-the-go snacking throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 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, rolled oats, applesauce (or grated apple), egg, cinnamon, honey (if using), baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
- Scoop the mixture into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until golden and set.
- Allow cooling in the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg