Dark Chocolate Orange Caramel Bites
Pumpkin Spice Cottage Cheese Pancake Bites are fluffy, protein-rich mini bites made with cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices. Perfect for fall breakfasts, snacks, or meal prep, they’re lightly sweet, festive, and wholesome.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 mini pancake bites
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger mix)
- 1/4 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin spice, flour, sweetener (if using), and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour batter into muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until set and lightly golden on top.
- Cool for a few minutes before removing from tin. Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- Add mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans for indulgence.
- Top with Greek yogurt and maple syrup for a dessert-style version.
- Add orange zest for a festive citrus touch.
- Freeze for up to 2 months for meal prep convenience.
- Use almond flour for a nutty bite, oat flour for a softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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