Apple Cinnamon Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

25m
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven or air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2Lightly grease a mini muffin pan or silicone mold.
  3. 3In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup until mostly smooth.
  4. 4Stir in oat flour (or almond flour), cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until a thick batter forms.
  5. 5Gently fold in the chopped apple.
  6. 6Spoon batter into prepared molds, filling each about three-quarters full.
  7. 7Bake for 15–18 minutes in the oven, until set and lightly golden.
  8. 8Cook for 10–12 minutes in the air fryer, until firm and cooked through.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup oat flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped apple
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

Equipment

mini muffin pansilicone moldbowlwhisk

Tips

  • Finely chop the apple so the bites cook evenly.
  • Blend the cottage cheese for extra fluffy texture.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for quick breakfasts.