Description
These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are soft, wholesome, and packed with comforting apple-cinnamon flavor. Made with cottage cheese for protein and sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, they’re a perfect healthy snack, breakfast, or lunchbox treat for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small apple, finely diced
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup flour (oat flour or all-purpose)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a mini muffin tin.
- Whisk cottage cheese, egg, vanilla, and honey/maple syrup until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Fold dry mixture into wet until just combined.
- Stir in finely diced apple pieces.
- Spoon into muffin tin, filling 3/4 full. Bake 15–18 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool 5 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack. Enjoy warm or cooled.
Notes
- Pat apples dry if very juicy to avoid soggy bites.
- A cookie scoop makes even portions easier.
- Don’t overmix the batter—keep it tender.
- Add lemon zest, walnuts, or other fruits for variety.
- Store in fridge for 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast, Healthy Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite