Creamy Vanilla Cottage Cheese & Greek Yogurt Overnight Oats
A smooth blend of rolled oats, protein-rich cottage cheese, and vanilla Greek yogurt topped with toasted walnuts, ground flaxseed, and sweet mixed berries. Quick to prepare the night before for an effortless, high-fiber morning meal.
Prep
5 min
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Total
365 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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Prep
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365 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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In a 16-ounce (475ml) glass jar or airtight container, combine 0.5 cup oats, 0.25 cup cottage cheese, 0.25 cup vanilla greek yogurt, and 0.5 tbsp ground flaxseed.
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Stir all ingredients thoroughly with a spoon…
Stir all ingredients thoroughly with a spoon for 30 seconds until completely combined and smooth.
Look for: completely combined and smooth
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Seal the container tightly with its lid…
Seal the container tightly with its lid and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until the oats absorb the liquid and soften.
Look for: the oats absorb the liquid and soften
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Remove the lid and top evenly with…
When ready to serve, remove the lid and top evenly with 0.25 cup walnut and 0.75 cup mixed berry.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Enjoy immediately or store covered in the…
Enjoy immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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