Overnight Oats with Cottage Cheese
Start your day with a protein-packed and creamy breakfast—Overnight Oats with Cottage Cheese. This easy-to-make recipe combines hearty rolled oats and tangy cottage cheese for a balanced meal that’s naturally sweetened and topped with fresh or defrosted berries. Perfect for busy mornings, it’s ready to eat straight from the fridge and keeps you full and energized.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: Approximately 5 minutes prep + chilling
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast, Healthy, Quick
- Method: No-cook / Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (dried)
½ cup almond milk (or any plant-based or dairy milk)
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese (blended for smooth texture)
2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or golden monk fruit sweetener
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup frozen berries, defrosted (raspberries, blueberries, etc.)
Instructions
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In a bowl or jar, combine oats, almond milk, cottage cheese, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Stir well.
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Add defrosted berries on top or gently fold into the mixture.
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Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
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In the morning, stir the oats. Add extra milk if needed to adjust consistency.
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Serve chilled, optionally topped with fresh fruit or nuts.
Notes
Substitute cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
Add chia or flaxseeds for extra fiber and omega-3s.
Use fresh fruits like apples, peaches, or mangoes as alternatives.
Spice it up with cinnamon or nutmeg.
Top with nuts, seeds, or granola for crunch.
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