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Cottage cheese combines with cookie dough in this cottage cheese overnight oats recipe. This edible cookie dough is not only rich in protein but is also perfect for breakfast! You’ll wonder how you could have started your day without this recipe!
My toddler is OBSESSED with these Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Balls I shared last month. So much so that he keeps ordering them for breakfast. I just couldn’t bring myself to get into that habit with her (although I guess they actually make a great breakfast) and felt like I needed to find a friendlier breakfast option.
Enter this Overnight Oats Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough. I know it seems completely strange to mix cottage cheese with oats, but hear me out. Not only does cottage cheese have a very mild flavor that goes perfectly with cookie dough, but it is also very rich in protein.
As someone who strives to get enough protein every day, I love that I can make my oatmeal more filling simply by using this trick. Don’t you believe me? I think it’s time you found out for yourself.
Why make this recipe?
- High in protein – One serving of this Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough Overnight Oats recipe includes 18 grams of protein! To put this in perspective, that’s more protein than two large eggs.
- Minimum dishes – Everything comes together in a single container! Easy cleaning included.
- No need to cook – Not only is this recipe low on dishes, but it doesn’t require you to turn on any kitchen appliances.
Necessary ingredients
- Rolled oats – the base of this overnight oats. Regular rolled oats are ideal. Feel free to take gluten-free products if necessary.
- chia seeds – You can also substitute ground flaxseed if that’s all you have. This helps absorb the liquid and make the overnight oats nice and thick.
- Maple syrup – for sweetener. You can reduce this if you like your cookie dough to have less sweet overnight oats.
- Almond and vanilla milk – or other plant-based or plant-based milk.
- Cottage cheese – Cottage cheese is surprisingly good with overnight oats. You can have any type you find, although my preference is the one with all the fat and a little bit of curd.
- vanilla extract – Don’t skip this! This helps with the flavor of the cookie dough.
- almond butter – this contributes to the flavor of the cookie dough but also adds a nice bit of fat to help balance the meal.
- chocolate chips – I like to use Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough with Overnight Oats
The instructions for this recipe are simple! Simply mix everything together in a large bowl or glass jar and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator (or for at least 8 hours). And in the morning a healthy breakfast awaits you!
Easy swaps and substitutions
Replace chocolate chips with m&ms – for a monster cookie dough version, feel free to replace the same or all of the chocolate chips with mini m&ms.
Make a funfetti version – Add sprinkles or replace the chocolate chips with sprinkles for a funfetti cookie dough!
Use honey instead of maple syrup – Honey is a perfect substitute for maple syrup if you don’t have maple syrup on hand.
Use yogurt instead of cottage cheese. – The flavors will not be exactly the same, but if necessary, you can replace the yogurt with cottage cheese.
Use peanut butter instead of almond butter – for a peanut cookie version substituted with peanut butter instead of almond butter!
–>Frequently asked questions
Up to you! I like to eat them cold but if you prefer to heat them you sure can.
Both low fat and whole fat work great. Both small and large curds work too. In general, I prefer the taste and texture of full fat with a little curd.
Absolutely! Feel free to double or even triple the recipe to have healthy breakfasts prepared for the week.
I recommend using regular rolled oats for this recipe. I think quick cooking oats get too mushy. You can also try making this recipe following my Steel Cut Overnight Oats instructions.
Storage instructions
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Add a little almond milk in the morning to help thin them out.
Freezer: In fact, you can freeze oats overnight. Simply store them in individual servings (glass jars are great!) and then let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator. They’ll be ready for you in the morning! Store for up to 3 months.
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Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough and Overnight Oats
Cottage cheese combines with cookie dough in this cottage cheese overnight oats recipe. This edible cookie dough is not only rich in protein but is also perfect for breakfast! You’ll wonder how you could have started your day without this recipe!
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 8 hours and 5 minutes
- Produce: 2 portions 1unknown
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Raw
- Diet: gluten free
- In a large jar or airtight container add all ingredients and stir to combine.
- Seal with a lid or lid and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- In the morning add more almond milk (if desired) and serve. You can eat it cold or heat it in the microwave or on the stove.
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