Jump To Recipeby Liz Thomson
April 7, 2023This post may contain affiliate links.
These tasty overnight oats get a boost of protein from creamy cottage cheese! They’re a satisfying breakfast that is perfect for busy mornings!
I’ve been loving overnight oats lately. From my banana bread version to peanut butter oats, I’ve had fun experimenting with different combinations! I’ve recently started eating more cottage cheese because it’s an easy way to add protein to my diet. It got me thinking, why not add cottage cheese to my oats? It worked beautifully and created satisfying, rich, creamy oats — thanks to all the protein! You’ll have a tasty breakfast ready in no time!
Why I Love This Recipe
These overnight oats are protein-packed
You can make this healthy breakfast in advance
There are lots of substitution options
It’s absolutely delicious!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Rolled oats: Also known as old-fashioned oats, these oats have a hearty, chewy texture. You can also use instant oats. Do not use steel cut oats as they don’t soften the same way.
Almond milk: I used almond milk but you can use any milk you like.
Cottage cheese: I used 4% milk fat but 2% works well, too. Cottage cheese is a good source of protein and calcium. You can also make this recipe with Greek yogurt if you don’t have cottage cheese.
Honey or maple syrup: Feel free to substitute with any sweetener you like.
Vanilla: A splash of vanilla extract adds a little sweetness but you can skip it if you don’t have it.
Fresh or frozen berries: I used a blend of frozen raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
How do you make overnight oats?
originally posted April 7, 2023 (updated July 3, 2023)by Liz Thomson categories:Breakfast26 comments
Great idea for an extra protein boost during breakfast. I usually think of cottage cheese as a more savoury ingredient but it was delicious in these overnight oats.
I quadrupled this cottage cheese overnight oats recipe so I wouldn’t have to plan breakfast for the week and it was a fantastic idea. Not only do these oats taste amazing, they give me fuel to get through my busy mornings.
Why had I not thought to use cottage cheese in overnight oats. A genius recipe. I also made these with quark and they were delicious too. Thanks for a great recipe.
I found this recipe because I had leftover cottage cheese and loved the oatmeal. I did add chia seeds just because I like them. Great recipe for my morning breakfast.
Great idea for an extra protein boost during breakfast. I usually think of cottage cheese as a more savoury ingredient but it was delicious in these overnight oats.
I love overnight oats and this cottage cheese protein boost gives me another healthy way to start my day.
I love overnight oats, but I had never made them with cottage cheese. They turned out so good! And I love the extra protein.
I quadrupled this cottage cheese overnight oats recipe so I wouldn’t have to plan breakfast for the week and it was a fantastic idea. Not only do these oats taste amazing, they give me fuel to get through my busy mornings.
Why had I not thought to use cottage cheese in overnight oats. A genius recipe. I also made these with quark and they were delicious too. Thanks for a great recipe.
I’d never tried adding cottage cheese to my overnight oats before, but this is a game changer! Super filling, and lasted me til the afternoon 🙂
The cottage cheese made this such a filling and delicious breakfast. I can’t wait to make it again.
We always made overnight oats with yogurt until I saw this recipe. Scrumptious! And I love the additional texture. It’s terrific!
I found this recipe because I had leftover cottage cheese and loved the oatmeal. I did add chia seeds just because I like them. Great recipe for my morning breakfast.
I love the addition of cottage cheese to this simple overnight oats recipe.