Ingredients
Main 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, for added sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Optional Add-ins
- Chopped nuts
- Chocolate chips
- Raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Let the Batter Rest: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes. This helps the oats absorb some of the moisture and results in a better texture.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup nearly to the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool: Remove the bites from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy or Store: Enjoy the bites warm, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for a fresh snack throughout the week.
Notes
- To freeze, store the cooled bites in an airtight container and thaw overnight before serving.
- Try optional add-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins for extra flavor and texture.
- These bites taste great both warm and chilled—perfect for breakfast, snacking, or lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
