Description
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats offer a creamy, satisfying, protein-packed breakfast that supports energy, fullness, and easy meal prep. Perfect for busy mornings, this no-cook recipe blends hearty oats with rich cottage cheese for a nourishing start to your day.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 cup fresh fruit (berries, banana slices, apples, or pears)
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats and cottage cheese.
2. Add milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt.
3. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is evenly combined.
4. Spoon a layer of the oat mixture into mason jars or airtight containers.
5. Add a layer of sliced fresh fruit.
6. Repeat layering oats and fruit until jars are filled.
7. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
8. Stir before serving and adjust consistency with a splash of milk if needed.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with thick coconut or almond yogurt.
For higher protein, add 1 tablespoon chia seeds or a scoop of protein powder.
Oats keep well refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Add crunchy toppings like nuts or seeds just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 20mg