High Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Nutrition Snapshot
If you love this high protein cottage cheese oatmeal, you should try this strawberry cheesecake overnight oats recipe or cottage cheese protein cookie dough.
Why you are going to love this recipe
- 20 grams protein
- High fiber
- Easy to make
- 5 minutes of prep time
- Naturally sweetened
- Tastes like dessert for breakfast
- Great for meal prep
Key ingredients
- Cottage cheese – cottage cheese is what gives this recipe most of the protein and also that thick creamy cheesecake like texture. Even if you don’t love cottage cheese, give this recipe a try, it blends into the background so perfectly.
- Pumpkin puree – use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix (which has added sugar and spices).
- Maple syrup – this sweetens the oats, you could also use honey or your favorite low calorie sweetener.
- Oats – be sure to use rolled oats (sometimes called overnight oats) for the best texture. Do not use steel cut oats.
- Chia seeds – chia seeds help to thicken the mixture and also add some fiber, helping you feel full longer.
How to make pumpkin cheesecake overnight oats
Add cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, milk and maple syrup to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Add oats and chia seeds to a 16 oz. container with a tight fitting lid. Add the pumpkin mixture to the oats and stir well until fully combined.
Right before serving, crush up graham crackers (or add some granola) to the top.
Pumpkin overnight oats variations
- Add mini chocolate chips
- Add toasted coconut flakes
- Top with pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or chopped pecans
- Add more protein by adding 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides. If you are using a vegan protein powder, you will likely need more milk.
Common questions
Do you have to blend up the cottage cheese?
For the best texture, I recommend blending the cottage cheese, it makes it more like no-bake cheesecake. If you don’t have a blender or food processor, you can try this recipe but the texture will be different.
What if you don’t have cottage cheese?
If you don’t have cottage cheese, use high fat Greek yogurt.
Can you make this dairy free?
If you want this to be dairy free, use your favorite dairy free yogurt and add 1 serving vanilla protein powder (add additional milk as needed for vegan protein powder).
What if you don’t have pumpkin pie spice?
Make your own pumpkin pie spice by combining 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and a pinch of cloves.
High Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese, I recommend 4%
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2-3 tablespoons crushed cinnamon crackers or graham crackers, optional
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, dairy free milk, maple syrup and pumpkin puree. Blend until the cottage cheese is smooth.
- In a 16 oz container, add the rolled oats, chia seeds and pumpkin pie spice.
- Pour the cottage cheese mixture over the rolled oats and stir well.
- Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge 2+ hours (typically overnight). Crumble with graham crackers right before serving.
Notes
- Low fat cottage cheese tends to be more tart when compared with higher fat cottage cheese. If you are using a fat free cottage cheese, you may need slightly more sweetener.
- Depending on your preference, you may need to add some water or milk to the oats before enjoying in the morning.
Nutrition
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