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Ingredients

  • 500 mL (2 cups) rolled oats, uncooked 
  • 500 mL (2 cups) milk 
  • 500 mL (2 cups) cottage cheese 
  • 60 mL (¼ cup) maple syrup 
  • 625 mL (2½ cups) fresh or frozen blueberries 

 

NOTES: Try using other fresh or frozen fruit, such as strawberries or peaches, or try using cold cereal instead of prepared oatmeal.

Directions

  1. Prepare the oats using one of these methods: 
    1. Stovetop: Bring milk to a simmer in a saucepan. Add oats and stir. Lower heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2. Microwave: Combine oats and milk in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for about 5 minutes.
    3. Overnight: Combine oats and milk in a large bowl and refrigerate for a few hours or, ideally, overnight.
  2. Place the cottage cheese, prepared oatmeal and blueberries in serving bowls with spoons. 
  3. Have each student place a spoonful of cottage cheese in the bottom of a cup. 
  4. Add 2 mL (½ tsp) of maple syrup. 
  5. Add 2 large spoonfuls of oatmeal. 
  6. Add 2 large spoonfuls of blueberries. 

 

NOTES: Top the skyscrapers with nuts or seeds for an added crunch.

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