Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites
Delicious and nutritious bites made with cottage cheese and apples, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple Use grated apple for texture.
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup Optional for added sweetness.
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes to let the oats absorb some moisture.
Baking
- Scoop the mixture evenly into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm or store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Additional suggestions include adding nuts or dried fruits for more flavor, and using spices like nutmeg or vanilla extract for variation.