Creamy Cottage Cheese Oatmeal
Cottage cheese meets oatmeal in this delicious, nourishing, protein-packed breakfast. The creamy cottage cheese and the hearty oatmeal come together effortlessly on the stovetop or in the microwave. It’s a simple, wholesome bowl that feels indulgent while supporting steady energy all morning.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups reduced fat milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbsp. maple syrup plus more for optional drizzle
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract optional
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2/3 cup reduced fat cottage cheese
Optional toppings:
- additional milk, maple syrup, chopped walnuts, fresh or frozen berries
Instructions
For the stovetop:
- Add the rolled oats, milk, water, maple syrup, ground cinnamon and salt to a small or medium saucepan. Add optional vanilla extract. Stir to combine well and turn the heat to medium-high.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, maintaining a simmer. Cook, stirring often to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan, for 8 or so minutes, until the oats have soaked up most of the liquid.
- Once the oatmeal’s desired consistency is reached, turn off the heat and stir in cottage cheese. Ladle into two bowls and top with optional toppings. Enjoy!
For the microwave:
- Divide the rolled oats, milk, water, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, salt and optional vanilla extract into 2 microwave-safe bowls. One at a time, cook on high for 60 seconds, watching closely to prevent contents from spilling over. Stir and return to microwave for an additional 30-60 seconds.
- Once heated through, stir in 1/3 cup cottage cheese. Top with optional toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use all water or all milk for the liquid in this recipe.
- Add hemp seeds, flax seeds or chia seeds for more variety.
- Nuts, seeds, fruit and peanut butter make great toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 23gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 662mgPotassium: 571mgFiber: 5gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 279IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 385mgIron: 2mg
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Nutrition Facts
Creamy Cottage Cheese Oatmeal
Amount per Serving
Calories
355
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
22
mg
7
%
Sodium
662
mg
29
%
Potassium
571
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
48
g
16
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
19
g
21
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
279
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
385
mg
39
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.