Description
These Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are the perfect blend of cozy and healthy, making them a standout choice for quick breakfast ideas, wholesome snacks, or even guilt-free dessert bites. Soft and tender on the inside with a crisp coconut coating, they’re packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness—ideal for anyone looking for an easy recipe to power their day. Whether you’re meal prepping, searching for healthy snack ideas, or exploring new breakfast ideas, these bites are your go-to food solution.
Ingredients
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1 large apple peeled and finely grated
1 large egg
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup almond flour
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Coconut oil spray or parchment paper for baking
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
2. Peel and finely grate the apple. Use a towel to squeeze out excess moisture.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, vanilla extract, and honey/maple syrup.
4. Add grated apple, oats, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
5. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes if too loose. Use a tablespoon or scoop to shape into balls.
6. Optional: Roll each bite in shredded coconut for extra texture.
7. Arrange on the tray and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
8. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Be sure to drain the grated apple well to avoid soggy bites.
For best results, use full-fat cottage cheese to maintain structure and creaminess.
Let the bites cool before transferring to avoid them falling apart.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg