Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats
These Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats are creamy, protein-packed, and perfect for busy mornings. No cooking required—just mix, chill, and enjoy.
Ingredients
- - 1/3 cup rolled oats old-fashioned
- - 1/4 cup cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat
- - 1/3 cup almond milk or any milk of choice
- - 2 tsp honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
- - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen berries your choice
- - Optional: 1 tsp chia seeds or flaxseeds for thickness
- - Optional toppings: nut butter granola, shredded coconut, nuts
Instructions
- In a jar or airtight container, add the rolled oats, cottage cheese, and almond milk.
- Stir in the honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add in the berries and stir once more to distribute evenly.
- Optionally, add chia seeds or flaxseeds for extra thickness and nutrition.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight (6–8 hours).
- In the morning, give it a good stir, add any toppings you like, and enjoy cold or warmed up.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- To boost protein even further, stir in 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Frozen berries work great and thaw overnight.
- Customize the flavor with cinnamon, cocoa, almond extract, or lemon zest.
- Make several jars for the week—it lasts up to 4 days in the fridge.
- To boost protein even further, stir in 1/2 scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Frozen berries work great and thaw overnight.
- Customize the flavor with cinnamon, cocoa, almond extract, or lemon zest.
- Make several jars for the week—it lasts up to 4 days in the fridge.