Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Breakfast Bites
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Soft, golden, protein-packed Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Breakfast Bites made with oats, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Perfect for quick, healthy mornings.
- Prep time
- 10 minutes
- Cook time
- 15 minutes
- Total time
- 25 minutes
- Yield
- 6 servings
Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese (225 g) 1¼ cups rolled oats (110 g) 1 large egg ¼ cup maple syrup (60 ml) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon baking powder Pinch of saltInstructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Base: Combine cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until thick.
- Shape the Bites: Scoop batter onto sheet with space between each.
- Create Swirls: Swirl tops lightly with spoon.
- Bake: Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for richer texture. Freeze extras for up to 1 month. Add nuts, fruit, or chocolate chips for variation.Nutrition
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Fat
- 5g
- Saturated fat
- 2g
- Sugar
- 6g
- Sodium
- 120mg
- Protein
- 9g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fiber
- 2g