High Protein Apple Bites
Enjoy a nutritious snack packed with protein and fiber from cottage cheese and oats. Perfect for breakfast or a quick treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini bites
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a mini muffin pan.
- Mix the cottage cheese, oats, applesauce (or grated apple), egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup (if using), baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Rest the mixture for 5 minutes to enhance texture.
- Fill the mini muffin pan with the mixture, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Cottage cheese can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a different texture. You can use either applesauce or grated apple based on personal preference. Honey or maple syrup can be adjusted for sweetness.