If you’re searching for an easy yet delicious high-protein breakfast, then you should definitely try this Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding. It’s rich in healthy fats, fiber, and packed with protein.
Reasons to Love This Recipe:
- Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding comes together in just a few minutes.
- It’s a balanced breakfast with plenty of protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
- Chia seeds are full of fiber, which is good for your heart, can help lower cholesterol, and keeps your gut healthy.
- Blending strawberries into the mix adds extra flavor.
- The texture of this chia pudding is creamy and delightful, almost like mousse.
- It’s healthy enough for breakfast but sweet enough for dessert!
- If you enjoyed this recipe, try my matcha chia pudding for another tasty option!
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Do I need to blend the milk ingredients, or can I just mix them? Blending the cottage cheese creates a smooth texture, avoiding clumps. However, blending the strawberries is necessary.
- What other flavors can I try besides strawberry? Any berry would work! Mango would also taste fantastic.
- Is this healthy? Absolutely! Chia seeds are very nutritious, loaded with fiber which is great for your heart, cholesterol, and gut health.
Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding
Ingredients
Chia Pudding:
- 3/4 cup milk or any milk alternative
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese I like good culture
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 3 tbsp local honey or maple syrup, agave, date syrup, or sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
Toppings:
- Fresh strawberries
- Sliced almonds
- Chocolate shavings
- Almond butter
- Pistachios
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, honey, vanilla, and strawberries. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the strawberry milk over chia seeds and whisk well. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk again.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- When ready, stir with a spoon and serve with fresh strawberries, sliced almonds, and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Blend all ingredients except chia seeds to achieve a frothy texture.
- After mixing chia seeds and milk, let it sit for 5 minutes before covering to prevent clumping.
- Use a large bowl to prevent chia seeds from sticking together.