Servings: 3 Servings
Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats
This quick and easy cottage cheese overnight oat recipe comes together in a flash and is ideal for busy mornings during the hectic workweek. At 37 grams of protein per serving with a hefty dose of carbohydrates, this tasty breakfast is ideal for active individuals. Add your favorite toppings and mix-ins for a breakfast worth putting on repeat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 to 3 cups oat milk or milk of choice*
- 4 Tbsp pure maple syrup to taste
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
- 2 cups quick oats or rolled oats
- 6 Tbsp protein powder
- 2 Tbsp hemp seeds or chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients for the overnight oats to a large mixing bowl or sealable container. Mix well until everything is combined. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap (or seal the airtight container) and refrigerate overnight. Overnight oats are ready in about 4 to 5 hours, but I keep life simple by preparing the recipe the night before and enjoying them the next morning. In the morning, stir the oats well and give them a taste. If you’d like, add more milk or pure maple syrup to your personal taste.
- Once ready, divide the overnight oats among three small pint sized (or smaller) mason jars or meal prep containers. You can also store overnight oatmeal in the same large bowl or airtight container you used to prepare it.
- Enjoy cottage cheese overnight oats with your favorite mix-ins or toppings. I go with fresh fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, or sliced banana, honey, and a sprinkle of nuts or granola. Add almond butter or nut butter of choice for some healthy fats. Go heavy on the blueberries for a great source of dietary fiber, or add some Greek yogurt for extra protein.
- Store overnight oats in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
*If you add chia seeds to the overnight oats, use 3 cups of milk. Otherwise, start with 2 cups and add more milk in the morning if you want a thinner consistency. Depending on your preferred conistency, you may need more milk.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving (of 3), Calories: 599kcal, Carbohydrates: 87g, Protein: 37g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 49mg, Sodium: 347mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 26g