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Cottage Cheese Protein Pudding - A Creamy, High-Protein Dessert

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (2% or full-fat blends the smoothest; low-fat works too)
  • 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (whey, casein, or a good-quality plant blend)
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (dairy or unsweetened almond/oat milk), more as needed for texture
  • 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or a zero-calorie sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (brightens flavor)
  • Optional add-ins: 1–2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup berries, 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter, chocolate chips, or crushed graham crackers for topping

Method
 

  1. Add ingredients to a blender. Start with cottage cheese, protein powder, milk, sweetener, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. If using cocoa powder or nut butter, add those now.
  2. Blend until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides and blend again. You’re looking for a thick, silky consistency with no visible curds.
  3. Adjust texture. If it’s too thick, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add a little more cottage cheese or a spoonful of protein powder and blend again.
  4. Taste and tweak. Add more sweetener or vanilla if needed. A tiny pinch more salt can sharpen the flavor.
  5. Chill for best texture. Transfer to a bowl or jars and refrigerate for 30–60 minutes. It firms up and tastes more like pudding after a short chill.
  6. Top and serve. Add berries, shaved chocolate, granola, or a drizzle of peanut butter. Enjoy cold.