These Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats are slightly sweet, creamy, and so easy to make! They’re perfect to prep in advance and great to grab and go on busy mornings or to enjoy as an afternoon snack. You can serve them on their own, or add your favorite toppings!

Sweet and Creamy Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats

If you’ve been around ATHT for a while, you probably know that I love overnight oats. I make a batch at least every other week. Recently, I jumped on the cottage cheese train with recipes like these egg bites with cottage cheese, cottage cheese ice cream, and my herby cottage cheese dip so I thought I had to give cottage cheese in my oats, too!

Turns out, it’s delicious! Don’t worry if you don’t like the texture of cottage cheese. I blended everything up to create a smooth liquid base so that the oats turn out creamy and not lumpy.

Not only is this recipe delicious, it also packs a punch of protein to keep you feeling full all morning long!

Why I LOVE Overnight Oats

Easy to make – just add the ingredients to a blender, mix, and chill. You can prepare a large batch to enjoy throughout the week.
Nutritious – this recipe is packed with all the best things like fiber, healthy fats, and protein!
Easy to customize – the cottage cheese has a neutral flavor, meaning you can mix and match a variety of toppings and mix-ins to switch up the flavor and make it your own.

Recipe Ingredients

Cottage Cheese: you’ll need ½ cup of cottage cheese for this recipe. I prefer to use low-fat cottage cheese, but whole milk will also work.

Almond Milk: unsweetened almond milk is always my liquid of choice for overnight oats, but you can use any plant-based or dairy milk you like best.

Vanilla Extract: this enhances the sweetness and adds delicious vanilla flavor.

Sweetener: you can use either maple syrup or honey to sweeten these oats. Or, feel free to leave it out completely!

Old-Fashioned Oats: if you need to keep this recipe gluten free, be sure to use certified gluten free oats.

Chia Seeds: these help give the oats a thick creamy texture.

cottage cheese, milk, and vanilla extract in blender

Ways to Customize

I kept this recipe fairly simple, but you can definitely enhance the flavor with different mix-ins! Try adding options like:

Cocoa powder
Cinnamon
Fresh or frozen fruit
Almond extract
Nut butter like peanut butter, cashew butter, almond butter, or pecan butter

How to Make Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats

Step One: Add the cottage cheese, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Step Two: Transfer the cottage cheese mixture to a mixing bowl. Then, fold in the oats and chia seeds. Stir until well combined.

Step Three: Separate the oat mixture into two separate mason jars with lids, cover, and chill overnight.

Step Four: After the oats have chilled, remove them from the fridge, and give them a stir. Add a splash of milk as needed if they’re too thick for your liking.

Step Five: Top the oats with fresh berries, and enjoy!

cottage cheese overnight oats in jar with fruit

Topping Ideas

You can always serve these cottage cheese overnight oats on their own. However, I love to serve mine topped with sliced almonds and fresh berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries.

Or, add options like:

Nut butter
Sliced bananas
Chia seeds
Hemp seeds
Shredded or flaked coconut
Sliced nuts
Fresh fruit jam
Chocolate chips or cacao nibs
Whipped cream

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do overnight oats with cottage cheese last?

This recipe will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. While they will still be good to eat after a few days, know that the texture of the oats may change as they soak up more liquid. I like to make a batch to enjoy for two or three days and then make another instead of doubling the recipe and eating off of it all week long.

Do you eat overnight oats hot or cold?

Overnight oats are typically served cold, straight from the fridge, especially when they’re made with dairy like cottage cheese or yogurt!

Can I microwave cottage cheese overnight oats?

Yes, if you prefer warm oats, feel free to transfer them to a bowl, and heat them in the microwave. Add an extra splash of milk as needed to loosen them back up.

two bowls of cottage cheese overnight oats

More Delicious Breakfast Recipes To Try

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Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats

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Author: Ashlea Carver
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

These Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats are slightly sweet, creamy, and so easy to make! They’re perfect to prep in advance and great to grab and go on busy mornings or to enjoy as an afternoon snack. You can serve them on their own, or add your favorite toppings!

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup gluten free old-fashioned oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds

Toppings

fresh berries
sliced almonds

Instructions

Add the cottage cheese, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the cottage cheese mixture to a mixing bowl and then fold in the oats and chia seeds. Stir until well combined.
Separate the oats into two separate mason jars with lids and let the oats chill overnight.
After the oats have chilled, remove them from the fridge and give them a stir. Feel free to add an extra splash of milk if needed.
Top the oats with fresh berries before serving.