Cinnamon Apple Cottage Bites (Print-Friendly Version)

Wholesome mini bites with cinnamon, apple, oats, and cottage cheese for a quick, tasty snack.

# Ingredients List:

→ Dairy

01 - 250 g cottage cheese

→ Grains

02 - 90 g rolled oats

→ Fruits

03 - 120 g applesauce

→ Eggs

04 - 1 large egg

→ Spices and Sweeteners

05 - 1.5 g ground cinnamon
06 - 20 g honey

→ Leavening and Salt

07 - 2 g baking powder
08 - pinch of salt

# Detailed Cooking Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 175°C and prepare a mini muffin pan by greasing it or lining with paper liners.
02 - In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce, egg, cinnamon, honey, baking powder, and salt until homogenous.
03 - Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb moisture and improve texture.
04 - Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling nearly to the top. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until set and lightly golden.
05 - Allow bites to cool in the pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Add chopped nuts or dried cranberries for additional flavor and texture if desired. Store in an airtight container refrigerated and reheat gently before serving.