Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats

Looking for a high-protein, creamy, and delicious breakfast? These Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats are the perfect blend of smooth, slightly tangy cottage cheese, hearty oats, and a touch of sweetness. They’re easy to prep the night before and keep you full all morning.

Let’s get started!

What You’ll Need

For the Overnight Oats:

½ cup rolled oats
½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
¼ cup cottage cheese
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract

For Toppings (Optional but delicious!):

Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
Granola
A drizzle of honey

a small plate of rolled oats, a small glass of milk, a small plate of cottage cheese, a small plate of chia seeds, a small plate of honey, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of fresh mixed berries, a small plate of granola, and a small plate of extra honey

Pro Tips

Blend the cottage cheese for a smoother texture if you don’t like the curds.
Want it extra thick? Add an extra ½ tbsp chia seeds.
For more protein, stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
Prefer it sweeter? Add an extra drizzle of honey in the morning.
Make it dairy-free by using plant-based cottage cheese and almond milk.

Tools You’ll Need

Mixing bowl
Mason jar or airtight container
Spoon for layering

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Oats & Chia Seeds

In a bowl, combine oats and chia seeds, then add milk and stir well.

a mixing bowl filled with rolled oats and chia seeds, with milk being poured in

Step 2: Add Cottage Cheese & Sweetener

Stir in the cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until combined.

creamy cottage cheese being mixed into the oats, with golden honey drizzling over the top and a splash of vanilla extract blending in

Step 3: Transfer to a Jar

Spoon the oat mixture into a mason jar or airtight container.

thick, creamy oats being spooned into a glass mason jar, the texture folding over itself as it fills the jar

Step 4: Chill Overnight

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

a sealed mason jar filled with creamy Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats, resting in the fridge

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Top with fresh berries, granola, and a drizzle of honey before serving.

a glass jar of Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats topped with juicy fresh berries, crunchy granola, and a drizzle of golden honey

Leftovers & Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Stir in a splash of milk if the oats get too thick.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats are ready! They’re creamy, high in protein, and naturally sweet, making them the perfect healthy breakfast. Try them out, take a pic, and let me know how they turned out. Enjoy! 🥣✨