Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites (Protein-Packed Snack Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-Ins:
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Mini chocolate chips
- Raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds (extra fiber boost)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or line with mini liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, oats, applesauce (or grated apple), egg, cinnamon, honey/maple syrup (if using), baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- Let the batter rest for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb moisture.
- Scoop mixture evenly into mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until tops are golden and set.
- Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm — or refrigerate up to 4 days.
Notes
- Sweetness: Naturally sweetened with applesauce — add honey or maple syrup only if you prefer sweeter bites.
- Texture Tip: Resting the batter for 5 minutes helps oats soften and improves the texture.
- Storage: Keeps in the fridge up to 4 days or freezes well for 1 month. Reheat in the microwave for 15–20 seconds.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Great for school lunches, post-workout snacks, or quick breakfasts.
- Variations: Swap applesauce with mashed banana, add nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips, or try pumpkin puree for a fall twist.