Description
Cozy pecan pie flavor in a protein-packed breakfast? Yes, please! These easy cottage cheese bites are gluten-free, naturally sweet, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
½ cup cottage cheese
2 large eggs
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (or sugar-free syrup for low-carb)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup almond flour
2 tbsp oat flour (or more almond flour for low-carb)
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
½ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
⅓ cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with liners or grease lightly.
Blend Wet Ingredients:
In a blender or mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
Add almond flour, oat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Fold in Pecans: Stir in chopped pecans.
Bake:
Spoon mixture into mini muffin cups, filling about ¾ full.
Top with extra pecan pieces if desired.
Bake for 14–17 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
Cool & Serve:
Let cool slightly before serving. Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for later.
Notes
Drizzle with sugar-free caramel syrup for a pecan pie twist.
Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder for extra protein.
Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if preferred.
Perfect for meal prep—just thaw from frozen and reheat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
