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Creamy High-Protein Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

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This creamy high-protein peanut butter overnight oats recipe is thick without being gluey, sweet without being sugary, and packed with enough protein to keep you full until lunch. It’s a five-minute prep breakfast that tastes like dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk of choice (whole milk, oat milk, or almond milk)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter (natural, no-stir kind)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (small-curd, full-fat)
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (for topping)
  • Sliced banana or fresh berries (for topping)
  • A drizzle of extra peanut butter (for topping)
  • A sprinkle of chia seeds or flax seeds (for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. If using protein powder, add it now and blend again.
  2. Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl or directly into your jars. Add the rolled oats and stir thoroughly with a whisk or fork until every oat is coated.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly into jars or containers, leaving about an inch of space at the top for toppings.
  4. Screw on the lids and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  5. In the morning, stir the oats. If too thick, add a splash of milk. Top with chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, banana slices, or other desired toppings. Serve cold or microwave for 30-45 seconds if preferred warm.

Notes

The cottage cheese is the secret ingredient for creaminess and protein—blend until completely smooth. Do not use quick oats or instant oats; old-fashioned rolled oats are best. The oats keep for up to 5 days in the fridge and taste even better on day two. Store toppings separately to maintain crunch.

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