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Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites

Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites for a Cozy Snack Fix

Delightful Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a healthy, high-protein snack perfect for any time of day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 cup cottage cheese use low-fat or full-fat
  • 1 cup rolled oats instant oats may alter the texture
  • 1 cup applesauce or grated apple can substitute with mashed banana
  • 1 large egg or a flax egg for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon add nutmeg for variation
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup optional
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • mini muffin pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan by greasing it lightly or lining with paper cups.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Allow the mixture to rest for about 5 minutes.
  4. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, distribute the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan.
  5. Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Once baked, carefully remove the bites from the oven and let the pan cool for a few minutes.
  7. Enjoy your bites warm right away, or store them in an airtight container for up to four days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bites are a great way for kids to enjoy cooking while sneaking in healthy ingredients.

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