Protein Overnight Oats (35g Protein, No Powder Required)
Greek yogurt + cottage cheese = 35g protein without protein powder.
Method · 8 steps
- 1
In a 16-oz mason jar or container: combine oats, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- 2
Stir well — cottage cheese should be fully distributed.
- 3
Seal and refrigerate at least 6 hours, ideally overnight. Chia seeds thicken and oats soften.
- 4
In the morning, stir once. If too thick, add a splash of milk. If too thin, stir in 1 tbsp more chia and wait 10 minutes.
- 5
Top with desired toppings (see flavor variations).
- 6
PB + banana: 1 tbsp peanut butter + 1/2 sliced banana + 1 tbsp chopped walnuts.
- 7
Berry + almond: 1/2 cup mixed berries + 2 tbsp sliced almonds + drizzle of honey.
- 8
Chocolate PB: 1 tbsp cocoa powder stirred in + 1 tbsp peanut butter + 2 tbsp chocolate chips on top.
Chef's notes
- →Full-fat cottage cheese is mandatory — low-fat goes watery overnight.
- →Rolled oats only. Quick oats turn to mush, steel-cut stay crunchy.
- →Make 4 jars Sunday night for the whole week — they keep 5 days in the fridge.
Storage
Fridge 5 days. Stir before eating.
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