Description
Delicious and wholesome Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites, perfect as a nutritious snack or breakfast option. These mini bites combine creamy cottage cheese, wholesome oats, and the natural sweetness of apples with warm cinnamon, baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat 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 mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Stir the mixture until everything is well incorporated.
- Rest Batter: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes to let the oats absorb moisture, which helps improve texture.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Scoop the batter evenly into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top for uniform bites.
- Bake: Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes or until they are set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool: Let the baked bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely and firm up.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy warm for a cozy snack or store the bites in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute applesauce with a small grated apple for added texture.
- Honey or maple syrup is optional; omit for a less sweet version.
- Ensure not to overfill the muffin cups to prevent overflow during baking.
- These bites freeze well; store in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
- Use mini muffin liners for easy removal and cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
