Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites
Tiny, protein-rich muffins with soft oats, sweet apple, and warm cinnamon, perfect for quick breakfasts and kid-friendly lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp ground 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 grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup (if using), baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
- Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
- Scoop the mixture into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool the bites in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm, or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
For a smoother batter, use applesauce instead of grated apple. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.