Apple Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats
Apple Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats are a creamy, protein-packed breakfast made with fresh apples, warming cinnamon, and hearty oats. This no-cook, make-ahead recipe tastes like apple pie for breakfast while keeping you full and energized.
Equipment
- jar or airtight container
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup cottage cheese
- 0.33 cup milk of choice
- 0.5 cup fresh apple, diced
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Add rolled oats, cottage cheese, milk, and chia seeds to a jar or bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
- Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and maple syrup until well blended.
- Gently fold in diced apples, reserving a small portion for topping if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until thick and creamy.
- Stir well before serving. Top with extra apple pieces and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
Use small-curd cottage cheese for the smoothest texture. Dice apples finely for even distribution and best crunch.