Overnight oats with cottage cheese? Say more! These take one of our favorite breakfasts to whole new heights. This recipe is rich, creamy,  and packed with 23g of protein per serving.

My world completely changed after I discovered overnight oats years ago. My mornings became less hectic and more enjoyable thanks to this simple make-ahead breakfast. I’ll admit, when I first heard of adding cottage cheese into the mix, I was skeptical. But after trying it out, I was blown away by the texture and flavor it added to my overnight oats. And thus, these cottage cheese protein overnight oats were born!

Just like all of our overnight oats recipes, prep is simple. The only extra step is blending your cottage cheese before mixing everything together. Wait till you try it… you’ll never go back to regular overnight oats again!

To blend cottage cheese, simply add it to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender directly in the container of cottage cheese. This will create a smoother texture and make it easier to mix into your overnight oats.

If you love a smooth and creamy overnight oats recipe, then blended overnight oats are for you. Here’s how:

Store your overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to . If you add fresh fruit, it’s best to add it in the morning before eating so it stays fresh.

photos taken in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.