What's the best liquid for overnight oats?

For cottage cheese overnight oats, the blended cottage cheese will keep the oats creamy. So you can use water or milk, including non-dairy milk, depending on what you have on hand!

Is cottage cheese good for overnight oats?

Cottage cheese is great for overnight oats! With an average of 14g protein per 1/2 cup serving, cottage cheese adds a big protein boost to overnight oats. And, if you blend the cottage cheese like in this recipe, you'll end up with super creamy, dreamy overnight oatmeal for breakfast.

My overnight oats turned out too thick! What can I do?

Just add a little more water or milk and stir before eating. As originally posted, many folks reached out to let me know they thought the results were too thick. I've since adjusted the recipe so the results shouldn't be quite as thick.

What kind of oats should I use for overnight oatmeal?

I always recommend rolled or old fashioned oats for overnight oatmeal! Quick oats can get too soggy and weird with the overnight oat treatment, in my opinion. Then again, I like a little texture in my oatmeal to begin with!

Why blend the cottage cheese? Can't I just mix it into my overnight oatmeal as-is?

Yes, you could , but the finished overnight oats are not the same. I've done this when I'm in a rush on meal prep days, and it does save you some dishes! However , the resulting texture is not the same as blending the cottage cheese for overnight oats. If you enjoy the texture of cottage cheese curds as-is, you can get away with not blending the cottage cheese. Blending the cottage cheese creates creaminess, similar to Greek yogurt but without the tangy flavor. I recommend trying the recipe as written first!

High Protein Overnight Oatmeal with Cottage Cheese

Description

This high protein overnight oatmeal with cottage cheese packs at least 20 grams of protein without added protein powder, with endless options for flavors. This is a base recipe that you can customize to your liking!

Ingredients

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BASE RECIPE:

1 16 oz container low fat cottage cheese
1.5-2 cups almond milk, milk, or water (depending on how thin you'd like your oats)
(optional) 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)

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Instructions

Blend cottage cheese. Add cottage cheese, milk or water, and maple syrup (if using) to a high-powered blender. Blend, starting on low and slowly increasing to medium-high speed, until completely smooth and silky. The blended cottage cheese will resemble yogurt when done.
Prepare servings. Distribute blended cottage cheese mixture and oatmeal between 4 containers. Stir each with a spoon to incorporate.
Refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate at least 8 hours to overnight before stirring and eating. If when you're ready to eat, the oats seem too think for you, you can add a little water or milk to thin it out. Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Do you find your oats are too thick after refrigerating? Just add more water or milk to thin it out before eating and make a note to add more liquid the next time you make this recipe.
Add a little fiber by adding 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds to each bowl!
See the accompanying blog post for flavor variations or come up with your own.