Cottage Cheese Overnight is filled with healthy ingredients and studded with berries. The addition of cottage cheese ups the protein and gives it a creamy texture, one serving has 15 grams of protein! An easy to make breakfast that only takes a few minutes to prepare, and makes a great meal prep for the week.
These Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats with berries have a wonderful vanilla flavor that goes so well with the mixed berries. Adding cottage cheese in overnight oats is a good way of increasing the protein in this healthy breakfast. The cottage cheese is blended until smooth and creamy or if you prefer, you can leave it as is for extra texture.
They are also filled with a mixture of either fresh, or frozen berries for extra flavor and nutrients. Just like this Berry cheesecake overnight oats or this Overnight oats with frozen fruit. Using frozen berries cost efficient, delicious and nutritious. Also great for the winter months when fresh berries aren’t in season.
These protein packed overnight oats make an excellent meal prep for the busy week ahead. For more protein packed breakfast recipes, check out this Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats or this easy to make protein chia pudding.
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Ingredients
All that is needed to make these healthy overnight oats with cottage cheese are just a few, basic ingredients listed below. For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Rolled Oats or old fashion oats for texture and a little bite to this recipe.
- Almond milk, or milk of your choice. Soy milk or oat milk also works great in this recipe.
- Cottage cheese, preferably full fat for a creamier texture.
- Chia seeds, they are high in fibre, antioxidants, protein and adds a little texture and thickness to this recipe.
- Honey or Maple syrup. Agave syrup or other liquid sweetener can also be used, even brown sugar works in a pinch. Taste the overnight oats and add more sweetener if desired.
- Vanilla extract, a hint of vanilla taste great with the fruit and berries.
- Berries, fresh or frozen. I used a mix of frozen pineapple, mango, peaches and berries. Use your favourits.
Topping
- Greek yoghurt, preferably thick consistency and unsweetened.
- Berries or fruit, use fresh or frozen.
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Instructions
These protein overnight oats with cottage cheese are fast and easy to prepare. Follow along with the with the step-by-step photos below. For the full written instructions see the recipe card at the bottom.
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- Step 1: Add the cottage cheese, milk, vanilla and maple syrup to a blender, blend until smooth.
- Step 2: To a mixing bowl, pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture and then add the oats, chia seeds and a pinch of salt.
- Step 3: Stir well a few times to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds.
- Step 4: Gently fold in the fresh or frozen berries.
Step 5: Keep the overnight oats in the bowl or add it to 2 glasses or glass containers. Cover well and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Step 6: To serve, give it a good stir and top with yoghurt and berries and fruit of choice.
Hint: The cottage cheese is blended until smooth and creamy or if you prefer, you can leave it as is for extra texture.
Try one of these healthy, homemade granola recipes as a topping: Air Fryer Granola or this Apple Pie Granola.
Another one of my favourites for meal prepping breakfast are these Cinnamon roll overnight oats, these Blueberry overnight oats or these Cookie Dough Overnight Oats.
Substitutions and Variations
- Gluten-free – Oats are naturally gluten-free, but can contain traces of gluten. To ensure this overnight oat recipe is completely gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats. They can usually be found in the gluten-free section in the grocery store.
- Extra protein– This recipe uses ½ cup cottage cheese, for extra protein use a whole cup and decrease the milk to 1 cup. Another option is to add 1-2 tablespoons of protein powder, vanilla flavor works great. Hemp seeds is also a great option for some extra protein.
- Berries – I used a mix of frozen berries, fresh ones also taste great when in season. Use your favourit! Some chopped fruit can also be used, or a mix of both.
- Sweetness – For a sweeter breakfast, add more maple syrup to taste, or serve topped with extra maple syrup. Honey, brown sugar or coconut sugar are other great options as well.
- Vegan – To keep this overnight oat recipe vegan, make sure to use a plant-based milk, cottage cheese and yoghurt for topping.
- Yoghurt – For a creamy topping, use a thicker yoghurt, like a greek style yoghurt. I prefer to use unsweetened and then add maple syrup to taste, but a sweet or flavoured yoghurt also works.
- Jam – Serve these oats with some sweet jam, store bought or homemade jam like this Strawberry chia jam.
- Nuts – For some crunch and extra protein, stir in some chopped nuts like almonds, pecans or walnuts.
Also try this Overnight oats with frozen fruit or this Blueberry overnight oats.
Storage
This overnight oats recipe with cottage cheese makes a great meal-prep breakfast or snack! It can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
The optimal texture will be after about 8 hours. The oats will keep soaking up the liquid and create a thicker consistency the longer they sit. If you like, stir in a little extra milk for a loosed consistency if they have been stored for a few days in the fridge. .
Overnight oats do not freeze well, so I don’t recommend this.
FAQ
No, choose to blend it for a smoother and creamier texture, or leave it whole as is.
These cottage cheese overnight oats has a lot of protein already, 15,25 grams per serving. If you like to up the protein even more, try stirring in some protein powder, adding some hemp seeds or topping the jars with a little peanut butter.
Absolutely! Use a vegan cottage cheese and a vegan yoghurt for topping.
Yes, oats are naturally gluten free, but they can also contain traces of gluten from being processed in a factory that also packages other products. For allergy safe overnights oats, only use certified gluten-free oats.
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Cottage Cheese Overnight is filled with healthy ingredients and studded with berries. The addition of cottage cheese ups the protein and gives it a creamy texture, one serving has 15,25 grams of protein. An easy to make breakfast that only takes a few minutes to prepare, and makes a great meal prep for the week!
- 1 ½ cups almond milk or milk of choice
- ½ cup full fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1-2 tablespoon chia seeds
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries
- ½ cup Greek yoghurt
- berries or fruit
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Add the cottage cheese, milk, vanilla and maple syrup to a blender, blend until smooth.
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To a mixing bowl, pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture and then add the oats, chia seeds and a pinch of salt.
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Stir well a few times to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds.
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Fold in the fresh or frozen berries. Keep the overnight oats in the bowl or add it to 2 glasses or glass containers. Cover well and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
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To serve, give it a good stir and top with yoghurt and berries and fruit of choice.
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