Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
Delight in these Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites, a nutritious and flavorful snack perfect for breakfast or anytime. Combining the creaminess of cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of apples and a warm cinnamon spice, these bite-sized muffins are wholesome, easy to make, and packed with protein and fiber for a satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini bites 1x
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (240g) cottage cheese, preferably small curds and whole milk for best flavor
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (120ml) applesauce or small grated apple (use sweet, firm varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp (1.5g) ground cinnamon, good quality
- 1 tbsp (21g) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp (2g) baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to warm fully. Grease the mini muffin pan with non-stick spray or oil, or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup if using, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended. This ensures the flavors meld evenly and the texture is uniform.
- Rest Batter: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes at room temperature. This resting period lets the oats absorb some moisture, resulting in fluffier bites after baking.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup nearly to the top. Avoid overcrowding the cups to help the bites bake evenly without sticking together.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18-22 minutes or until the bites are set, lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use small curd cottage cheese and whole milk for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- You can substitute applesauce with grated fresh apple for more texture.
- Honey or maple syrup is optional depending on your sweetness preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- These bites can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw before serving.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use a plant-based cottage cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini bites
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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