Description
A quick, no-cook breakfast that blends cottage cheese with rolled oats for a creamy, high-protein meal ready in minutes. Perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup full-fat small curd cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (almond, dairy, oat, or soy)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1 tablespoon chia seeds to a mason jar or airtight container.
- Add 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon honey (or sweetener), 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Mash the cottage cheese curds thoroughly with a spoon or fork until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no visible curds.
- Stir everything together until well combined. The mixture should be thick and sticky.
- If adding toppings like fresh fruit or granola, reserve them for the morning to maintain texture. If using frozen berries, they can be mixed in now.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight (8+ hours).
- Serve cold with desired toppings such as fresh berries, nut butter, or granola.
Notes
Do not use instant oats (they turn to mush) or steel-cut oats (they don’t soften enough). Mash the cottage cheese thoroughly to ensure a smooth, creamy texture. If using protein powder, add an extra splash of milk as it absorbs liquid. These store well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 22
Keywords: overnight oats, cottage cheese, high protein, meal prep, healthy breakfast, no cook, gluten-free option, dairy-free option