Description
A creamy, high-protein chia pudding made with blended cottage cheese, berries, and vanilla, delivering a smooth cheesecake-like texture and plenty of nutrition. Great for meal prep or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or preferred milk)
- 1/3 cup berries (raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, almond milk, berries, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a bowl or jar.
- Add chia seeds and stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Stir before serving and top as desired.
Notes
- Stir chia seeds again after 5 minutes to prevent clumping.
- Use fresh or frozen berries depending on availability.
- Optional toppings: extra fruit, nuts, coconut, or granola.
- Can be made dairy-free with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 15mg