Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan well or line it with mini muffin liners.
In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, rolled oats, applesauce or grated apple, egg, cinnamon, optional honey or maple syrup, baking powder, and salt. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
Scoop the mixture evenly into the mini muffin cups, filling each one almost to the top.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the tops look set and lightly golden.
Let the bites cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
