Chocolate Banana Cottage Cheese Overnight Oats Recipe Card
Chocolate banana cottage cheese overnight oats that taste like dessert! High protein, creamy, and perfect for an easy healthy breakfast.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats or gluten-free oats
- ½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat recommended)
- ½ ripe banana
- ½ cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1-2 tbsp chocolate chips
- 1 scoop protein powder optional
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey optional
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, banana, milk, cocoa powder, and optional protein powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add rolled oats and chocolate chips to a jar or container.
- Pour the blended chocolate mixture over the oats and stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir before serving and add toppings if desired (extra chocolate chips, banana slices, or peanut butter drizzle).
- See notes for more suggestions.
Optional Add-Ins
- Chia seeds (1 tsp for thickness + fiber)Peanut butter (1 tbsp for healthy fats)Cacao nibs for crunchGreek yogurt swirl for extra protein
Notes
Looking for the original version? Try my Cottage Cheese Banana Bread Overnight Oats
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, use a very ripe banana or add maple syrup.
- For thicker oats, reduce milk slightly or add chia seeds.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- To make dairy-free, swap cottage cheese for a thick dairy-free yogurt.
Nutritional Information (Estimated Per Serving)
Without protein powder- Calories: 380–420 kcal
- Protein: 18–22g
- Carbohydrates: 45–50g
- Fat: 12–16g
- Fiber: 6–8g
- Sugar: 12–18g
With Chocolate Protein Powder
- Calories: 480–520 kcal
- Protein: 30–40g
- Carbohydrates: 48–55g
- Fat: 13–17g