Grab a wide-mouth mason jar or a small glass container with a tight-sealing lid. Add your rolled oats and your liquid choice—almond milk, soy milk, or dairy milk all work perfectly here. If you prefer a sweeter base, stir in a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup at this stage so it dissolves evenly into the mixture.

Spoon the cottage cheese directly into the jar with the oats. Use a spoon to fold the cottage cheese into the oats until the mixture is fully incorporated. If you aren’t a fan of the “curd” texture of cottage cheese, you can quickly pulse the cottage cheese in a blender for 10 seconds before adding it to the oats to create a silky, pudding-like consistency.

Seal the lid tightly and place the jar in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, though overnight is best. During this time, the oats soak up the moisture from the milk and the cottage cheese, softening into a delicious, creamy texture. In the morning, give it a quick stir, add your favorite toppings like nuts or fruit, and enjoy cold.