Crisp on the outside and tender in the middle, this golden fried oatmeal turns simple pantry staples into a breakfast worth lingering over. Creamy cottage cheese keeps every bite soft and satisfying, while a cool spoonful of yogurt and fresh berries adds just the right brightness. It is quick, filling, and easy enough for a busy morning — yet special enough for a slow weekend table.
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 90 g (3.2 oz / 1 cup) rolled oats
- 15 g (0.5 oz / 1 tbsp) milk
- 15 g (0.5 oz / 1 tbsp) vegetable oil
- To serve: Yogurt; Fresh berries
Instructions
- Mash the cottage cheese with a fork, then add the egg, yolk, sugar, milk, and oil.
- Stir in the rolled oats and mix well.
- Heat a skillet with a little oil and fry the oat mixture, breaking it into pieces, until beautifully golden.
- Mix the yogurt with your favorite berries, adding banana or berry puree if you like.
- Spoon the yogurt onto a plate, top with the fried oatmeal, and decorate with berries.
Tips
- Use well-drained cottage cheese so the mixture holds together and fries up crisp rather than soggy.
- Keep the heat at medium and break the oatmeal into bite-size pieces so it browns evenly.
- Serve right away, while the fried oatmeal is still warm and crisp against the cool yogurt.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 133 kcal, protein 5 g, fat 3 g, carbs 22 g
For more cozy breakfast ideas, try Cottage Cheese and Oat Pancake with Apple and Overnight Oats with Blueberries and Yogurt. For more breakfast inspiration, visit Allrecipes.