Cinnamon Apple Mini Muffin Bites Recipe
These Cinnamon Apple Mini Muffins are a wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack option packed with rolled oats, cottage cheese, and apple for natural sweetness. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and optionally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, they offer a nutritious and satisfying bite that’s perfect for on-the-go eats or a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup applesauce or 1 small grated apple
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin pan or line it with mini muffin liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Mix all the ingredients until they are well combined into a uniform batter.
- Rest Batter: Allow the batter to sit for 5 minutes to let the oats absorb moisture, which helps the muffins hold together better and improves texture.
- Fill Muffin Pan: Scoop the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin pan, filling each cup almost to the top to ensure nice, full muffins.
- Bake: Bake the muffins for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they are set in the center and lightly golden on top, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the mini muffins warm or store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for a convenient and healthy snack.
Notes
- You can substitute grated apple with applesauce for a smoother texture and slightly different sweetness.
- Honey or maple syrup is optional and can be adjusted depending on your preferred level of sweetness.
- Ensure the mini muffin pan is well greased or lined to prevent sticking.
- These muffins freeze well; store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- For a dairy-free version, you can substitute cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative.
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