Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats

Ingredients

• •1 cup large-flake rolled oats (not instant)
• •1 cup full-fat or 2% cottage cheese
• •½ cup milk (any kind)
• •2 tbsp chia seeds
• •2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey
• •1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• •¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• •⅛ tsp pinch of salt

Directions

1. 1Add the cottage cheese, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy with no curds visible.
2. 2In a large bowl or directly in two mason jars, combine the rolled oats and chia seeds.
3. 3Pour the blended cottage cheese mixture over the oats and chia seeds. Stir well until everything is evenly coated.
4. 4Fold in half the blueberries (about ⅓ cup), reserving the rest for topping.
5. 5Divide the mixture evenly between two mason jars or airtight containers. Press down gently and smooth the tops.
6. 6Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight (up to 5 days).
7. 7In the morning, stir the oats, loosen with a splash of milk if too thick, and top with the reserved fresh blueberries. Serve cold straight from the jar.

💡 Don't skip blending the cottage cheese — it's the key to a smooth, creamy texture with no grainy curds. If you don't have a blender, use a hand immersion blender or whisk the cottage cheese vigorously; the texture will be slightly chunkier but still delicious. Swap blueberries for any berry, diced mango, or sliced banana. For extra protein, stir in 1 scoop of unflavoured or vanilla whey protein powder with the oats. Steel-cut oats are not recommended as they won't soften enough overnight.

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