Description
Delicious and nutritious bites that combine cottage cheese with the warmth of cinnamon and the sweetness of apples, perfect for a snack or breakfast.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, and optional sweetener. Add baking powder and a pinch of salt, and mix until well combined.
- Allow the batter to sit for about 5 minutes to absorb moisture.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the brim.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are set and lightly golden.
- Let the bites cool briefly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store for later.
Notes
For a vegan-friendly option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: snack, healthy, cinnamon, apple, cottage cheese, quick recipe, kid-friendly