Description
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a delightful blend of flavor and nutrition, making them an ideal snack or breakfast option for busy days. These mini treats are rich in protein and fiber, providing a satisfying energy boost without the guilt. With their sweet cinnamon and apple flavor, they make for a delicious pick-me-up any time of the day.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup (if using), baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Let the batter sit for about 5 minutes.
- Scoop the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Allow cooling in the pan for a few minutes 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: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg