Creamy cottage cheese protein oats blended with almond milk, berries, and vanilla flavor for a high protein, energizing breakfast.

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 tablespoon chia seeds

1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon alcohol free vanilla flavor such as Alcohol Free Simply Organic or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor

1/3 cup fresh berries plus more for topping

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/4 cup full fat cottage cheese made with vegetarian rennet such as Cabot or Tillamook

1. Add oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and 1/3 cup berries to a jar or container with a lid.

2. Add almond milk, cottage cheese, maple syrup, and alcohol free vanilla flavor to a blender and blend until smooth.

3. Pour the blended mixture over the oats and stir to combine.

4. Refrigerate overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soften.

5. The next morning, stir the oats and add a splash of almond milk if needed to loosen the texture.

6. Top with more fresh berries and enjoy.

For extra creaminess, use full fat cottage cheese made with vegetarian rennet.

Add cinnamon or cocoa powder for flavor variation.

If the mixture becomes too thick, adjust with more almond milk before serving.

Fresh or thawed berries work best for topping.