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Healthy Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites

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These bites combine creamy cottage cheese, crisp apples, and warming cinnamon into a quick, wholesome snack that’s sweet but not too sweet and perfect for anytime.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) small-curd cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat
  • 1 medium apple (about 150g / 5 oz), peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (45g) rolled oats, finely ground or quick oats
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) almond flour or oat flour
  • 1 tablespoon (10g) chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and finely dice 1 medium apple (about 150g / 5 oz). Set aside.
  2. In a food processor, combine 1 cup (225g) small-curd cottage cheese with 1/2 cup (45g) rolled oats. Pulse until mostly smooth but still slightly textured.
  3. Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon (2g) ground cinnamon. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Fold in the chopped apples, 2 tablespoons (15g) almond flour or oat flour, 1 tablespoon (10g) chia seeds (optional), and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture holds together but isn’t overly sticky.
  5. Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, scoop out the mixture and shape into small balls or bites. Place them evenly spaced on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the bites firm up.
  7. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

Do not over-blend the cottage cheese and oats to avoid watery mixture. Use small-curd cottage cheese for best texture. Chilling is crucial to firm up the bites and help them hold shape. Adjust sweetness based on apple tartness. Optional ingredients like chia seeds and flaxseed add nutrition and texture. For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with dairy-free ricotta or thick coconut yogurt and honey with maple syrup. Baking at 350°F for 10 minutes is possible but changes texture to drier and firmer.

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