Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats (Protein + Fiber, Easy Prep)

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Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats (Protein + Fiber, Easy Prep)

If you’re looking for an easy breakfast that’s high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats, these cottage cheese overnight oats deserve a spot in your weekly meal prep. Each jar delivers about 17 grams of protein, nearly 8 grams of fiber, and around 8 grams of fat - the kind of balanced breakfast that actually keeps you full and satisfied through the morning.

This is a low-maintenance recipe you can prep on Sunday and grab all week. No blender, no cooking, no fancy ingredients. Just mix everything together, pop it in the fridge, and breakfast is ready when you are.

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Course: Breakfast, breakfast recipe

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cottage cheese overnight oats

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5 5

Servings: person

Calories: 335kcal

Author: Tammy Overhoff

Equipment

1 16-ounce container or bowl with a tight-fitting lid

Ingredients

1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
1/2 cup 1% milk or higher-protein milk, if preferred
1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup you can also use honey or sweetener of your choice.

Instructions

Mix the dry ingredients. Add the rolled oats and chia seeds to a 16-ounce mason jar or glass container. Stir them together so the chia seeds are evenly distributed — this helps prevent clumping once the liquid is added.
Add the liquid and cottage cheese. Pour in the milk and add the cottage cheese. Stir well until the oats are fully submerged in the liquid. If needed, add a small splash of milk to make sure everything is covered.
Add the berries. Spoon the frozen berries over the top of the oat mixture. There’s no need to stir them in - they’ll soften and release their juices overnight.
Refrigerate overnight. Cover with a lid and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
Sweeten and adjust in the morning. In the morning, stir everything together. Add 1–2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup to taste. If the oats are thick, stir in a splash of milk until you reach your preferred consistency.

Notes

Protein boost without powders: This recipe is designed to be high in protein using cottage cheese and dairy milk - no protein powder required. But if you want even more protein? Stir in 1–2 tablespoons of unflavored protein powder with the dry ingredients if desired.
Gluten-free option: Oats are naturally gluten-free, but choose certified gluten-free rolled oats if you’re sensitive to gluten.
Storage: Store sealed jars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The oats will thicken over time — just stir in a splash of milk to loosen them up.

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