Cottage Cheese Pudding

Our three-ingredient Cottage Cheese Pudding a total powerhouse but feels like a decadent dessert. This beautiful dish has 30 grams of protein total — yes, you read that right! The secret ingredient? Cottage cheese of course. In this recipe, we've whipped the high-protein dairy in a food processor until a luscious silky texture is achieved. Combined with banana and chocolate protein powder, you won’t even recognize the taste or texture of the cottage cheese. This also works with full-fat ricotta cheese or full-fat thick yogurt, which will give it a bit of tang.

What stands out

Cottage cheese is having a moment and we are here for it. Even if you’re not a fan, in this Cottage Cheese Pudding, we promise you won’t even notice it’s there. But what you will notice is the protein punch that keeps your body fueled for a workout or satiated until your next meal. This is the snack, dessert, or post-workout treat. Chocolatey, slightly sweet, light, and creamy. This recipe makes two portions, which will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days—talk about a convenient treat to have on hand!

How to Prepare

Add the cottage cheese, 1/4 of a banana, and protein powder to a food processor.

Process until a creamy mousse-like texture forms.

Divide the mousse into two serving bowls, sprinkle with chocolate shavings (if using), and enjoy!

Kitchen tip

This mousse is a great make-ahead recipe. Keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days, so you have a protein-packed snack whenever you need it.

Swaps

1. We used a chocolate and peanut butter-flavored protein powder, but you can use whatever variety you enjoy.
2. You can top the mousse with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or fresh berries.
3. You can also make this recipe with full-fat ricotta cheese of full-fat thick yogurt (such as Greek yogurt) instead of cottage cheese. If made with yogurt, keep in mind that the consistency may be thinner.
4. You can use any dairy-free alternative if you are lactose intolerant.

Serve it with

• Serve this Cottage Cheese Pudding with a platter of fresh fruits.
• Serve this as part of a full breakfast with your favorite protein such as bacon, turkey bacon or our Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe.
• Serve this with a side of eggs, like our Over Medium Eggs or Copycat Starbucks Egg-Bites.

Questions

Can we use a different type of cheese instead of cottage cheese?

Cottage cheese provides a creamy texture and protein, but you could use Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese as alternatives. The texture and flavor will vary slightly.

What if we don’t have a food processor?

You can use a blender or an immersion blender to achieve a similar creamy texture.

Can we use a different type of protein powder?

Yes, you can use any flavor of protein powder that you like in this Cottage Cheese Pudding recipe. Vanilla, chocolate, or even an unflavored protein powder will work.

What toppings can we add

to this healthy chocolate mousse?

You can top the pudding with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or fresh berries.

Ingredients

Makes 1 servings

• ½ cup cottage cheese
• ¼ banana, optional
• 1 scoop protein powder, chocolate PB
• chocolate shavings, or mini chocolate chips (optional)

Equipment

• Large Food Processor
• Measuring Cups + Spoons

Method

1. Add the cottage cheese, banana, and protein powder to a food processor and process until a creamy mousse-like texture forms. (The riper the banana, the sweeter the pudding will be.)
2. Divide the pudding into two serving bowls, sprinkle with chocolate shavings (if using), and enjoy!