Creamy cottage cheese overnight oats topped with sliced bananas, blueberries, raspberries, chia seeds, peanut butter, and oats in a glass jar.

Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats

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Creamy, Protein-Packed, and Ready by Morning!

Wake up to the creamiest, most satisfying breakfast ever with these Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats! Packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness, this no-cook breakfast is the perfect make-ahead meal for busy mornings. The cottage cheese blends right into the oats for a smooth, cheesecake-like texture — no lumps, just creamy goodness. 🍓 Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or need a grab-and-go energy boost, this easy recipe is endlessly customizable with your favorite fruits, nuts, or spices. Ready in 5 minutes of prep, it’s the ultimate healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert!

Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Chill Time: 6 hours (overnight)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Servings: 2

Ingredients List

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (for thickness and fiber)
  • 1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings:

  • Fresh berries or sliced banana
  • Chopped nuts or seeds
  • Drizzle of nut butter
  • Sprinkle of granola for crunch

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Spoon or whisk
  • Mason jars or airtight containers
  • Refrigerator space for chilling

Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions

  1. Mix base ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine oats, milk, cottage cheese, chia seeds, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well blended.
  2. Adjust sweetness: Taste and adjust with more honey or syrup if desired. 🍯
  3. Divide and chill: Pour mixture into jars or containers. Seal tightly and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
  4. Stir and serve: In the morning, give it a good stir. Add your favorite toppings like berries, nuts, or nut butter. 🫐
  5. Enjoy cold: Perfect straight from the fridge — creamy, refreshing, and energizing!

Pro Tips

  • Texture control: Add more milk in the morning if you prefer looser oats.
  • Flavor swaps: Try adding cocoa powder, peanut butter, or mashed banana for flavor variations.
  • Storage: Keeps up to 4 days in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep.
  • Make it dairy-free: Use plant-based milk and dairy-free cottage cheese alternatives.

Nutrition Table

Serving SizeCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSugar
1 jar34024g38g9g6g12g