Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Swirl Breakfast Bites

🛒 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 salt

👩‍🍳 Directions:

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix the Base: In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla until mostly smooth.

3️⃣ Combine Ingredients: Stir in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until a thick, spoonable batter is formed.

4️⃣ Shape the Bites: Scoop small mounds of batter onto the baking sheet, ensuring there is a little space between each mound.

5️⃣ Create Swirls: Lightly swirl the tops with the back of a spoon to create a cinnamon-style pattern.

6️⃣ Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the bites are set and lightly golden on the bottom.

7️⃣ Cool and Serve: Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving to let the texture settle.

Nutritional Information:

⏰ Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes

🔥 Kcal: 180 kcal per serving

🍽️ Servings: 6 servings