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Apple Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites

10-Minute Apple Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites Kids Crave

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Soft, fluffy mini pancake bites filled with cinnamon-apple goodness. Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.

  • Total Time: 20-30 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14 bites 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small apple, peeled and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup oat flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Whisk cottage cheese and egg in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Stir in apple, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, maple syrup (if using), and salt.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C) or oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Grease air fryer basket or line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto basket or sheet.
  6. Air fry for 8-10 minutes or bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use almond flour for a low-carb option.
  • Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or honey.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (air fryer) or 15-20 minutes (oven)
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Air Fryer or Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 35
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg