Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are the perfect blend of health and flavor, making them an ideal snack or breakfast option. These mini muffins are packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, ensuring you get a nutritious boost anytime you need it. With the delightful combination of warm cinnamon and sweet apples, they fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma while baking. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to prepare, allowing even the kids to join in on the fun! Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for a quick grab-and-go snack throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce (or grated apple), egg, cinnamon, honey (or maple syrup), baking powder, and salt.
- Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes.
- Scoop the mixture into a mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg