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Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites

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Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are protein-packed mini muffins made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, oats, and fresh apples. Lightly sweetened and spiced with cinnamon, these soft, fluffy bites make a perfect snack or on-the-go breakfast.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20–24 mini bites
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup rolled oats or oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 apple, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl or blender, combine cottage cheese, eggs, oats/oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, sweetener (if using), and salt. Blend or mix until smooth.
  3. Fold in the diced apple by hand.
  4. Spoon the mixture into mini muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake for 18–22 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  6. Cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
  • Mix in mini chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.
  • Add nutmeg or cloves for more spice depth.
  • Swap apple for pear or banana chunks for variety.

Nutrition

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