Vanilla Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding
Vanilla Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding is a nutritious, creamy, and delicious treat perfect for any time of day. Combining protein-rich cottage cheese with fiber-packed chia seeds and a subtle vanilla sweetness, this pudding offers a wholesome, satisfying snack or breakfast that’s quick to prepare and versatile in flavor.
- Author: Mary
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat based on preference)
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1–2 teaspoons sweetener (optional: honey, maple syrup, or preferred natural sweetener)
- Gather Your Ingredients: Measure out cottage cheese, chia seeds, milk, vanilla extract, and any optional sweeteners you wish to use.
- Combine the Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener until smooth and creamy.
- Add Chia Seeds: Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture for consistent texture.
- Chill the Pudding: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow chia seeds to absorb moisture and thicken the pudding.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stir the pudding before serving and add desired toppings or garnishes such as fresh berries, nuts, or a drizzle of honey.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for extra creaminess and richness.
- Let the pudding soak overnight for the best texture and flavor melding.
- Stir the chia seeds a few times during the first hour to prevent clumping.
- Use real vanilla extract instead of imitation for a better flavor.
- Add crunchy toppings like nuts or seeds just before serving to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g (varies with sweetener used)
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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