Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats
These high-fiber and protein-packed cottage cheese overnight oats are the perfect healthy breakfast to keep you full for hours.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, or large flake or rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tsp maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
Suggested toppings
- 1/2 crushed graham cracker
- 1/2 cup chopped mango or peaches
- 1-2 Tbsp crushed walnuts
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Mason jar or food container with lid
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese: In a small blender, add cottage cheese, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Blend until smooth, about 15 seconds.
- Add to mason jar: Pour milk mixture into a large mason jar or food container with a fitted lid. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Refrigerate: Allow overnight oats to set in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Enjoy hot or cold: When you’re ready to eat them, add toppings of choice and enjoy. If you'd prefer to eat them warm, you can gently heat them in the microwave in 3-second intervals before adding toppings.
Notes
Nutrition facts calculated without toppings.
Calories: 397kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 345mg, Potassium: 476mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 171IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 281mg, Iron: 3mg