This high protein Chocolate Chia Pudding is made with cottage cheese, cacao, and chia seeds. It makes a decadent and satiating breakfast or snack, benefiting the brain, hormones, and metabolism.
Benefits of this chia pudding recipe
Chia seeds | Rich in omega 3 fats for brain and hormone health, and plant-based protein
Cacao | Gives this chia pudding it’s chocolate taste without refined sugar
Cottage cheese | Rich in protein and calcium. Use higher fat content for a creamier pudding
Maple syrup | Naturally sweetens this recipe. You can sub for honey or omit
Protein | Before adding any granola, nuts or seeds, this recipe provides 17 grams of protein!
No cooking required | Easily make a double or triple batch for an easy meal prep breakfast or snack
Metabolic Balance-friendly | Easily make this recipe with the cheese or yogurt and berries listed on your nutrition plan
Ingredients you will need
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup Dutch processed cacao powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds
- Toppings of choice: granola, nuts, seeds, berries, shredded coconut
If you love chia seeds, try my dairy-free chia pudding, easy smoothie with chia seeds, and sugar-free chia jam.
How to make chia pudding with cottage cheese
Add the cottage cheese, cacao powder, maple syrup and chia seeds to a high speed blender cup. Blend on high for a couple of minutes until smooth and creamy. Add a splash of milk to thin, if needed.
Transfer the pudding to small mason jars or glasses and refrigerate for a few hours to thicken and set up. When ready to serve, top with berries, homemade granola, nuts, seeds, and/or shredded coconut.
High Protein Chocolate Chia Pudding with Cottage Cheese
Equipment
- High speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup Dutch processed cacao powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds
- Toppings of choice: granola nuts, seeds, berries, shredded coconut
Instructions
- Add the cottage cheese, cacao powder, maple syrup and chia seeds to a high speed blender cup. Blend on high for a couple of minutes until smooth and creamy. Add a splash of milk to thin, if needed.
- Transfer the pudding to small mason jars or glasses and refrigerate for a few hours to thicken and set up. When ready to serve, top with berries, homemade granola, nuts, seeds, and/or shredded coconut.
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