Healthy Overnight Oats with Cottage Cheese
A quick and easy overnight oats recipe that combines rolled oats and cottage cheese for a creamy, protein-packed breakfast perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours (including refrigeration)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (45g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1/2 cup (120g) small-curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (7g) honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (40g) fresh or frozen berries (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add rolled oats, chia seeds, and ground cinnamon. Stir gently to mix.
- Add the wet ingredients: Spoon in small-curd cottage cheese, milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Use a spoon or small whisk to blend until the cottage cheese is evenly distributed and the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in fruit: Gently stir in fresh or frozen berries.
- Portion into jars: Divide the mixture between two mason jars or airtight containers, leaving space at the top.
- Refrigerate overnight: Place jars in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and chia seeds to thicken the mixture.
- Morning check: Stir the oats gently; add a splash of milk if too thick. Adjust sweetness if desired.
- Optional toppings: Add nuts, seeds, or nut butter before serving for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for a smoother texture. Chia seeds help thicken the mixture. Adjust sweetness after soaking to avoid over-sweetening. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with plant-based yogurt or blended silken tofu and use plant-based milk. Certified gluten-free oats are necessary for gluten-free diet. Mixing cottage cheese in a food processor or with an immersion blender can reduce lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about half th
- Calories: 280320
- Fat: 57
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 2022
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