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Protein Packed Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding

By Rachel
February 18, 2024

This protein packed cottage cheese chocolate pudding is the easiest 4 ingredient sweet treat! AE Dairy whipped cottage cheese is mixed with unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. This protein packed pudding recipe is rich and creamy with the perfect hint of sweetness. This is a great meal prep recipe as it will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. Top with fresh berries, chocolate shavings, and fresh whipped cream.

a tray with chocolate pudding cups

Highlights of this protein packed recipe:

  • 4 simple ingredients
  • Family favorite, great for meal prep
  • Minimal processing
  • Rich chocolate flavor
  • Protein packed and filling
  • Customizable sweetness
  • Perfect for mini pudding cups
  • Makes cute dessert cups for a crowd
chocolate pudding topped with whipped cream, raspberries, and chocolate shavings

AE Dairy Whipped cottage cheese has the same classic cottage cheese taste with a smooth texture. It is very versatile and can be used in several recipes from dips and spreads to fillings and sweet treats!

Grocery List & Substitutions:

Variations & Serving Ideas:

  • Mix in flavored protein powders
  • Use agave or monk fruit to sweeten
  • Mix in chocolate chips
  • Top with fresh whipped cream or fresh berries
  • Use to make dirt cups or mini pudding cups

Quick Steps:

  • Combine cottage cheese, cocoa, maple syrup, and vanilla
  • Whisk well to mix until lump-free
  • Transfer into small serving dishes
  • Garnish with chocolate shavings, whipped cream, and berries

Tools I used for this no-bake recipe:

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Instructions Protein Packed Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix well, stirring until smooth and lump free. Serve immediately topped with fresh whipped cream and raspberries or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

*If you can’t find whipped cottage cheese, blend traditional cottage cheese until smooth.

Pro tips:

  • Enjoy chilled
  • Top with shaved chocolate or fresh berries
  • Adjust sweetness as needed
  • Use a whisk to mix all the clumps out
mini pudding cups with scoops taken out
Protein Packed Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding
5 from 1 vote

Protein Packed Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding

Whipped cottage cheese blended with cocoa powder and maple syrup for a rich, creamy healthy chocolate pudding alternative.
By: The Hearty Life
Servings:6 servings
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix well, stirring until smooth and lump free. Serve immediately topped with fresh whipped cream and raspberries or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Notes

*If you can’t find whipped cottage cheese, blend traditional cottage cheese until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 159IUCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg
Author: The Hearty Life
Calories: 170kcal
Cost: $
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: AE Dairy, Chocoalte, Chocolate pudding, Cottage Cheese, Protein packed, pudding

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AE Dairy whipped cottage cheese

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