Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe
These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a nutritious and delicious snack or breakfast option, combining creamy cottage cheese, wholesome oats, and naturally sweet apples with a hint of warm cinnamon. Baked to perfection in mini muffin pans, they offer a soft and moist texture with a subtle sweetness, perfect for on-the-go enjoyment or a quick energy boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Total Time: 28-30 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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, for added sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined.
- Let Batter Rest: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes. This resting time lets the oats absorb moisture, helping to create a better texture for the bites.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Using a spoon, scoop the batter evenly into the mini muffin pan cups, filling each nearly to the top to ensure nicely sized bites.
- Bake: Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they are set and lightly golden on top, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bites cool for a few minutes in the pan. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy these bites warm as a snack or breakfast, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- You can substitute applesauce with a grated apple for a bit of texture.
- Adding honey or maple syrup is optional, depending on your sweetness preference.
- These bites freeze well; store in a sealed container for up to 1 month and reheat before serving.
- Mini muffin liners make removal easier and reduce cleanup.
- For a diabetic-friendly version, omit honey/maple syrup or use a sugar substitute.
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