Description
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a delightful fusion of warm cinnamon, creamy cottage cheese, and wholesome oats. These mini snacks are perfect for busy mornings or as a guilt-free treat any time of day. Packed with protein and fiber, they provide sustained energy while satisfying sweet cravings. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or chilled from the fridge; they’re a hit with kids and adults alike! This quick and easy recipe is your go-to for nutritious snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the 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/maple syrup (if using), baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes to absorb moisture.
- Fill the mini muffin pan with the batter until almost full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 12mg