Description
Start your morning with this creamy, protein-packed Blueberry Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats—a perfect option for a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or meal prep for busy mornings. With a delicious blend of oats, cottage cheese, and juicy blueberries, this easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and delivers a nutritious punch of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Whether you’re into breakfast ideas that are make-ahead, high-protein, or no-cook, this one’s a winner!
Ingredients
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup cottage cheese
½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. In a bowl or jar, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds (if using), and salt. Stir to distribute evenly.
2. Add cottage cheese and milk to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
3. Stir in maple syrup or honey along with the vanilla extract.
4. Fold in the blueberries gently.
5. Transfer the mixture into an airtight jar or container.
6. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
7. In the morning, give the oats a stir. Add a splash of milk if it’s too thick.
8. Top with more blueberries, oats, or nut butter before serving if desired.
Notes
Stir thoroughly before refrigerating to avoid dry clumps of oats.
For maximum creaminess, use full-fat cottage cheese.
Add a spoonful of nut butter or granola on top for texture and flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, overnight oats, cottage cheese, healthy snack, breakfast ideas