Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites: The Ultimate High-Protein Snack
Wholesome, protein-packed bites made with creamy cottage cheese, fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and oats. A quick and healthy snack or breakfast option that’s both satisfying and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 large apple, finely diced
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with liners.
- 2. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, egg, honey, vanilla, and oats until smooth.
- 3. Stir in baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and diced apple.
- 4. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- 5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- 6. Cool before removing from liners. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Use sweeter apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best flavor.
- For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans.
- These bites store well in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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