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Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe

Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Recipe

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These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a wholesome and delicious snack that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Packed with protein from cottage cheese and oats, and flavored with sweet apples and warm cinnamon, these bites are easy to make and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Cottage Cheese Bites:

  • 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, for added sweetness)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Rest Batter: Let the batter sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb moisture.
  4. Fill Muffin Pan: Scoop the mixture into the muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
  5. Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until the bites are set and golden.
  6. Cool: Allow the bites to cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Serve: Enjoy warm or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • You can customize these bites by adding nuts, raisins, or seeds for extra flavor and texture.
  • Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or maple syrup based on your preference.

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