Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese (4% milkfat preferred)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 scoops protein powder (chocolate or vanilla flavor)
- 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk of choice (almond milk or dairy milk)
- 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate chips (optional topping)
- Chopped fresh strawberries (optional topping)
- Coconut whip or Greek yogurt (optional topping)
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, cocoa powder, protein powder, honey or maple syrup, and milk to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps. Scrape down the sides once to make sure all powder is fully mixed in. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Divide the pudding into two serving bowls or dessert cups. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to let it set and thicken.
- Before serving, top with melted dark chocolate, fresh chopped strawberries, and a dollop of coconut whip or Greek yogurt.
Notes
- Use 4% milkfat cottage cheese for the thickest, creamiest result.
- A high-speed blender works best to get a fully smooth texture with no lumps.
- You can skip the chilling step and eat it right away, but chilling gives it a better pudding-like texture.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Swap honey for maple syrup to keep it vegan if you also use plant-based protein powder and non-dairy milk.
- Add toppings right before serving to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 20mg