Cinnamon apple cottage cheese bites are soft, protein-packed breakfast or snack bites made with cottage cheese, diced apples, oats, and warm cinnamon spice. Naturally sweet and meal-prep friendly, these healthy bites taste like mini apple pie muffins while keeping you full and energized.
Ingredients
- 1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup diced apples peeled optional, cut small
- ¾ cup oat flour or blended rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line with silicone liners.
- If using rolled oats, blend into a fine flour. Dice apples into small, even pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla until mostly smooth.
- Stir in oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.
- Gently fold in diced apples.
- Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until tops are set and lightly golden.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Small apple pieces bake more evenly and prevent soggy centers.
- These firm up as they cool—don’t overbake.
- Silicone liners work best to prevent sticking.
- Delicious warm or cold.