Description
Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites are a deliciously creamy snack that combines sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples with fluffy cottage cheese. Perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free dessert, these bites evoke the warmth of homemade apple pie in every mouthful. With minimal ingredients and easy preparation, they are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a healthy option packed with protein. Get ready to impress family and friends with this delightful recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 medium apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the apples by washing, peeling, and dicing them into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Portion the mixture onto a serving plate using a spoon or cookie scoop. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as is or drizzle with additional honey and sprinkle with nuts for added flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg