Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are soft, warm, and packed with protein. They taste like a bite-sized apple pie and are perfect as a healthy snack or a grab-and-go breakfast option! With the natural sweetness of apple, cinnamon, and honey, these mini bites are both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup gluten free rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or 1 small grated apple
1 large egg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Directions:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners.
Step 2: Mix Ingredients
Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
Let Batter Sit: Allow the batter to sit for about 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some moisture, making the bites fluffier.
Step 3: Bake
Scoop into Muffin Pan: Spoon the mixture evenly into the mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the bites are set and lightly golden on top.
Step 4: Cool and Serve
Cool: Let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve Warm or Cold: Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information
Calories: Approximately 60 calories per bite
Servings: About 12-15 mini bites
ENJOY 
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites Smart Points
Here’s an estimated breakdown of Smart Points for Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites:
Ingredients & Smart Points Breakdown
- Cottage Cheese (1 cup, low-fat): Approximately 6 Smart Points
- Apple (1 medium, diced): Approximately 0 Smart Points
- Cinnamon (1 tsp): 0 Smart Points
- Honey or Maple Syrup (1 tsp): Approximately 1 Smart Point
- Almonds or Walnuts (1 tbsp, chopped): Approximately 2 Smart Points (optional)
Total Estimated Smart Points: 9 Smart Points
Serving Size
- If the recipe makes about 4 servings, each serving would be approximately 2.25 Smart Points.
Tips for Lowering Smart Points
- Use Non-Fat Cottage Cheese: This can reduce the Smart Points.
- Skip the Sweetener: For a lower point version, omit honey or maple syrup.
- Add More Spices: Use vanilla extract or nutmeg for flavor without adding points.
Conclusion
Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites while keeping track of your Smart Points! 🍏🧀✨
