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Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats
Cottage cheese turns overnight oats into a high-protein breakfast without protein powder. Blend it with the milk for a smooth, cheesecake-like jar, or stir it in for more texture.
Tips for the best cottage cheese overnight oats
- Blending the cottage cheese with the milk for 20 seconds makes it completely smooth.
- Small-curd cottage cheese is best if you don't blend.
- Add a pinch of salt and a little vanilla for a cheesecake flavor.
Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats recipe
Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Directions
- For a smooth texture, blend the cottage cheese with the milk first (or skip blending if you like it chunky).
- Stir in oats, honey and cinnamon; fold in the blueberries.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.
Make it different: Use peaches or pineapple instead of blueberries.
* Protein amounts are estimates based on typical USDA values for common products. Brands vary, especially protein powder, bread and sausage, so check your labels.
More ways to make it
Strawberry Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 scoop protein powder (vanilla)
- 1/2 cup strawberries
Directions
- Whisk the protein powder into the milk first so it doesn't clump.
- Stir in oats, cottage cheese and yogurt; layer sliced strawberries on top.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.
Make it different: Use frozen strawberries; they thaw overnight.
Greek Yogurt Berry Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp honey
Directions
- Stir oats, yogurt, milk, chia and honey together. It will look thick; that's right.
- Top with frozen berries.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.
Make it different: Use vanilla Greek yogurt and skip the honey.
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Can you taste cottage cheese in overnight oats?
Not much once it's blended; it tastes creamy and slightly tangy, like cheesecake. Unblended, you'll notice small curds.
How much protein does cottage cheese add?
About 12 g per 1/2 cup, based on typical values. This jar has about 22 g of protein in total (estimated).
How long do cottage cheese overnight oats keep?
Up to 4 days in a covered jar in the fridge.
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