Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites—perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or even meal prep. These bites are soft, high in protein, and naturally sweetened!
🧁 Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites
🍎 Ingredients:
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1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
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1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
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1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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Butter or oil spray (for greasing the pan)
🔪 Optional Toppings or Add-ins:
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Raisins or chopped walnuts
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Extra cinnamon for sprinkling
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Greek yogurt or nut butter for dipping
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan or use silicone liners.
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Blend the base batter:
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In a blender or food processor, add:
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Cottage cheese
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Eggs
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Oats
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Maple syrup/honey (if using)
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Vanilla extract
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Baking powder
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Salt
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Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Fold in apples & cinnamon:
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Pour the batter into a bowl.
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Stir in diced apples and cinnamon until well combined.
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Scoop into muffin tin:
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Fill each mini muffin cup about 3/4 full.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until set and lightly golden on top. A toothpick should come out clean.
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Cool & enjoy:
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Let cool for 5–10 minutes before removing from the pan.
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Enjoy warm or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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