Description
Looking for a quick, protein-packed snack that feels like dessert? These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are the perfect answer! They’re soft, naturally sweet, and full of cozy cinnamon apple flavor. Ideal for breakfast ideas, healthy snack cravings, or simple food ideas that require minimal prep, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite. Whether you want a post-workout bite, lunchbox treat, or after-dinner nibble, these bites deliver flavor and fuel in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup rolled oats
1 medium apple, grated or finely chopped
1 large egg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional, for coating)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix to form a thick batter.
4. Fold in grated apple until evenly distributed.
5. Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls. Roll in coconut if using.
6. Place bites on the baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and firm.
7. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, room temp, or chilled!
Notes
For smoother texture, use small-curd cottage cheese or blend briefly.
Sweet apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji work best for flavor and moisture.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days, or freeze for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy snack, breakfast ideas, cottage cheese recipes, apple snacks