Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites for Guilt-Free Snacking

Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites combine sweet apples and creamy cottage cheese for a nutritious and guilt-free snack option.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 12 bites

Course: Snacks

Calories: 80

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bites

1 cup cottage cheese can swap with Greek yogurt
1 cup rolled oats quick oats for softer bites
0.5 cup applesauce or grated apple mashed banana can be used
1 egg use a flax egg for vegan option
1 teaspoon cinnamon can add nutmeg or pumpkin spice
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup omit for lower sugar option
1 teaspoon baking powder do not substitute
1 pinch salt balances flavors

For Optional Add-Ins

chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
mini chocolate chips or dried fruit raisins or cranberries
peaches or pumpkin puree for seasonal flavors
ground flaxseed or chia seeds for bonus fiber

Equipment

oven
Mini Muffin Pan
Mixing bowl
Cookie Scoop

Method

Step-By-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce, egg, cinnamon, honey, baking powder, and salt.
Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes.
Scoop the mixture into the mini muffin pan, filling nearly to the top.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serve fresh or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites can be frozen for longer storage and reheated for a warm treat.

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