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How to Make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding

Enjoy a healthy dose of protein in this sweet treat! My (actually tasty!) version of the viral Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding Trend - 5 simple ingredients - make a creamy, chocolatey, protein-packed dessert! (Don't forget the dollop of whipped cream!) I use my KitchenAid 7-cup Food Processor to whip up my Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding!
Tina Verrelli - epicuricloud.com
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Course: Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cottage cheese, high-protein snack, pudding
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time:: 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 food processor or chopper (I use my KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 2 or 4% cottage cheese see note
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup plus more to taste*
  • 5 tablespoons (1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon) cocoa (cacao) powder unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder see note

Whipped Cream: Optional for Topping

  • 1/2 cup heavy "whipping" cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or equivalent of powdered sugar substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla pudding mix optional - helps to stay fluffy when making ahead.

Instructions 

  • Add cottage cheese to food processor or chopper. Blend until almost smooth.
  • Peel and cut banana into chunks and add to processor along with maple syrup, cocoa powder and protein powder.
  • Process until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour into individual serving containers (if desired.)
  • Chill for at least 2 hours. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

To Make Whipped Cream: (optional)

  • Whisk together the cream, powdered sugar and pudding mix (if using) until thick and creamy.

Notes

Protein Powder:  

I have used both whey and plant based protein powder.  
Isopure Whey chocolate protein powder
Orgain Chocolate Plant Based Protein Powder 
Texture may vary depending upon what type (whey or plant based) and brand of protein powder you use.  You may just need to adjust amount to your desired texture.  I tend to like the whey protein texture a little bit more in this recipe.

Cottage Cheese:

Like protein powders, some cottage cheese brands can vary in texture.  I have used the Good Culture and Daisy brands.  If your cottage cheese is thicker or thinner, you may need to adjust amount to your desired texture.

Disclaimer:

This is a high-protein version of "pudding" in much the same way that there are chia seed "puddings."  It's not really going to compare taste or texture-wise to your grandma's homemade rich and delicious real chocolate pudding.

Nutrition (approx. data estimated via online nutritional calculator.)

Calories: 194kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 4g (6%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) | Sodium: 519mg (23%) | Potassium: 505mg (14%) | Fiber: 9g (38%) | Sugar: 10g (11%) | Vitamin A: 46IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 195mg (20%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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