Description
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are the perfect blend of taste and nutrition, making them an ideal snack or breakfast option for any time of the day. These delightful mini muffins combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and fresh apples with protein-packed cottage cheese, ensuring each bite is both satisfying and healthy. They are quick to prepare and can be easily customized with your favorite fruits or sweeteners, making them suitable for everyone, including kids. Enjoy them warm right out of the oven or pack them for a grab-and-go treat during busy days—either way, they’re sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 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) and prepare a mini muffin pan by greasing or lining it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce (or grated apple), egg, cinnamon, honey (if using), baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture.
- Scoop the mixture into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Cool 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 muffin (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg