This cottage cheese chia pudding is a high-protein breakfast that will keep you full and fueled all morning long. Blended cottage cheese makes a super creamy, cheesecake-style filling packed with fiber and protein. Almost 20 grams of protein per serving with no protein powder!
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Why I Love This Recipe
- High-protein, no protein powder: Naturally high-protein without adding protein powders.
- Decadent flavor: Blended cottage cheese provides the perfect texture and gives the cottage cheese chia pudding a cheesecake-like flavor.
- Easy for meal prep: Comes together in just minutes, and you can make a large batch for a week of healthy breakfasts.
Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding
Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe with the best results. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
- Cottage cheese: I highly recommend Good Culture cottage cheese. It has the most protein per serving and has the best texture. However, since you are blending the cottage cheese, any brand will work! Good Culture can be hard to find.
- Almond milk: The nutrition estimate is for almond milk. Using coconut milk or skim milk (more protein!) will alter the nutrition, but both are great substitutes.
- Chia seeds: Chia seeds are a staple pantry item for me. They are an easy way to add fiber and Omega-3s to your breakfast.
- Cinnamon: I love adding cinnamon to my protein overnight oats and this chia pudding for extra flavor.
- Maple syrup: Maple syrup adds a bit of natural sweetness. Omit for a low-sugar version or substitute with honey if desired.
- Vanilla extract: Adds warmth and flavor.
- Salt: A pinch of sea salt helps to balance out the sweetness.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Chia Pudding with Cottage Cheese
Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe with the best results. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
Step 1: Blend the Cottage Cheese
Use a food processor or a high-speed blender to blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
Step 2: Add the Almond Milk
Add the almond milk and blended cottage cheese to a meal prep container and stir gently until mixed.
Step 3: Add Chia Seeds
Add the chia seeds and the other remaining ingredients to the cottage cheese mixture.
Step 4: Refrigerate overnight
Place the airtight container in the fridge overnight. Stir before serving with your favorite toppings.
Hint: Use the food processor to combine all of the ingredients for easy prep and cleanup.
Substitutions
- Dairy-free - use dairy-free cottage cheese and non-dairy milk.
- Low-sugar - omit maple syrup to make this recipe with less sugar.
Variations
- With protein powder - add your favorite protein powder when meal prepping chia pudding to increase the grams of protein per serving.
- Berry - blend in some fresh berries or top with strawberries or blueberries to make strawberry or blueberry chia pudding.
- Almond - substitute vanilla extract for almond extract and top with some chopped almonds.
- Oats mix - add in some rolled oats (¼ cup) for extra thickness. You may need to add additional liquid.
- Chocolate - add a teaspoon of cacao powder for a chocolate chia pudding.
See this Whole30 Chia Pudding recipe on my website!
Equipment (affiliate link)
A mini food processor makes this recipe super easy to clean up.
Storage
Store cottage cheese chia pudding in an airtight container (or a mason jar) in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezing is not recommended.
Top Tip
Stir the chia pudding in the morning (chia seeds tend to settle towards the bottom).
FAQ
This version has almost 20 grams of protein per serving. For even more protein, stir in one serving (varies by brand) of protein powder into the container. You may need to add more liquid.
No. Blending the cottage cheese and combining it with a natural sweetener like maple syrup creates a delicious cheesecake-like flavor. There is no taste of cottage cheese.
Yes, you must blend the cottage cheese. To achieve the perfect consistency and flavor, blending the cottage cheese is a must! I also do that in my high-protein buffalo chicken dip, and it makes it perfect every time.
Other High-Protein Breakfasts To Try
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Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding (High-Protein, No Protein Powder)
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon more to taste
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 dash vanilla extract
Instructions
- Using a mini food processor, blend the cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.½ cup cottage cheese
- Add the almond milk and process until smooth.¼ cup almond milk
- Add the remaining ingredients and process again until combined.1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 pinch sea salt, 1 dash vanilla extract
- Remove the mixture from the food processor to an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
Notes
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