Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites

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Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites 🍎✨

These mini bites are soft, fluffy, and naturally sweet—like little bite-sized apple pies with a protein boost! Made with cottage cheese, oats, and apples, they’re wholesome enough for breakfast yet satisfying as a snack or healthy dessert. Perfect for kids, meal-prep, or a cozy fall treat, these bites combine the warmth of cinnamon with the creamy tang of cottage cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup applesauce (or 1 small grated apple)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven → Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin with parchment liners.
  2. Blend batter → In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, oats, applesauce, egg, cinnamon, sweetener (if using), baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. Fill muffin tin → Pour batter evenly into mini muffin cups (about ¾ full).
  4. Bake → Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.
  5. Cool & enjoy → Let cool slightly before removing. Serve warm or store for later.

Notes

  • Texture will be soft and moist, not crunchy like cookies.
  • Can substitute applesauce with mashed banana for variation.
  • Use low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese depending on preference.
  • Add-ins like chopped walnuts, raisins, or extra apple chunks work great!

Tips

  • For more sweetness, sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar before baking.
  • Store in the fridge up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in the microwave or air fryer for a warm, fresh taste.
  • Great for meal prep—make a big batch and grab on the go.

Servings

  • Makes about 18–20 mini bites (around 6 servings).

Nutritional Info (per serving, ~3 bites)

  • Calories: ~120
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

(Values approximate, may vary based on ingredients.)

Benefits

  • High protein from cottage cheese and egg.
  • Whole-grain oats provide lasting energy and fiber.
  • Naturally sweetened with apples and honey/maple syrup.
  • Great for kids and adults—healthy, portable, and filling.
  • A guilt-free way to satisfy apple pie cravings!

Q&A

Q: Can I make them dairy-free?
A: Yes—swap cottage cheese with dairy-free yogurt or blended silken tofu.

Q: Can I make them gluten-free?
A: Use certified gluten-free oats and you’re good to go.

Q: Do they taste cheesy?
A: No—cottage cheese blends into the batter, making them moist without a strong cheese flavor.

Q: Can I make them bigger?
A: Yes! Use a regular muffin tin and bake 20–22 minutes.

Q: How can I make them extra festive?
A: Add chopped pecans, dried cranberries, or a drizzle of maple glaze on top.

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