Can I taste the cottage cheese in the oats?

Honestly, barely at all! Once it's blended with vanilla and maple syrup, the tangy flavor mellows out significantly, tasting more like a rich Greek yogurt or cheesecake batter than savory cheese.

Can I use protein powder instead?

You sure can, but you might need to add more milk since powder absorbs a lot of liquid. If you love that route, check out my high protein cookie dough oats for a powder-based version.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, as long as you use certified gluten-free rolled oats. Cottage cheese is naturally gluten-free, but always double-check the label just to be safe.

Can I use quick oats?

You can, but the texture will be much softer and mushier. I really prefer old-fashioned rolled oats for that slight chewiness that holds up well over a few days.

Cottage Cheese Protein Overnight Oats (Creamy & High Protein!)

Description

A creamy, no-cook breakfast packed with 25–30g of protein per jar, using blended cottage cheese to create a cheesecake-like texture without needing chalky protein powders. Perfect for meal prep!

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)

1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese (Good Culture recommended)

1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)

1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (to taste)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch fine sea salt

Optional toppings: Fresh berries, sliced banana, or chopped nuts

Instructions

Blend: Add cottage cheese, milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a blender. Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy (no curds remaining!).
Combine: In a mason jar or container, add the rolled oats and chia seeds. Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture over the dry ingredients.
Mix: Stir well with a spoon to ensure all oats are coated and there are no dry pockets at the bottom.
Chill: Cover with a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight (8 hours) to allow oats to soften.
Serve: In the morning, stir again. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk. Top with fresh fruit or nuts before serving.

Notes

Storage: Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Texture Tip: Blending the cottage cheese is key to getting that “cheesecake” texture. If you don’t have a blender, you can stir it by hand, but it will have a chunkier texture.

Gluten-Free: Ensure you use certified gluten-free rolled oats if you have a gluten sensitivity.

Protein Boost: For an even higher protein count (40g+), you can stir in half a scoop of vanilla protein powder, but you may need to add 2-3 extra tablespoons of milk.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 jar
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 10mg

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