Description
This high protein cottage cheese overnight oats recipe was designed with meal prep in mind. Packed full of protein from the creamy cottage cheese and hemp hearts, fiber from the oats and chia seeds, and nourishing fats from the peanut butter, you can blend this up in 10 minutes and set it and forget it for a week of grab and go snacks that will keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Ingredients
2 cups quick oats
½ cup hemp hearts
¼ cup chia seeds
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups cottage cheese
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 cups milk of choice
1/3 cup maple syrup
Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings
Chocolate shell & pinch of flaky salt
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1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
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½ tbsp coconut oil
Sliced banana & slivered almonds
Instructions
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To a blender add the oats, hemp hearts, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, cottage cheese, peanut butter, milk, maple syrup, and salt. Mix the ingredients together until well combined. Blend until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides if needed.
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To make the chocolate sauce (optional): In a microwave-safe bowl, add the dark chocolate and coconut oil and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between making sure the chocolate is a smooth consistency and doesn’t burn.
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Divide oat mixture between 5 containers. Top with melted chocolate if using and let set in the fridge overnight.
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When ready to eat, add any additional toppings as desired (sliced banana, nuts etc.) and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 4 hours