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Cottage Cheese Strawberry Protein Pudding - Creamy, High-Protein Treat

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Cottage cheese (1.5 to 2 cups; 2% or full-fat for best creaminess)
  • Fresh or frozen strawberries (about 1.5 cups hulled; thaw if frozen)
  • Vanilla or unflavored whey/plant protein powder (1 scoop; about 25–30 g)
  • Honey, maple syrup, or date syrup (1–3 tablespoons, to taste) or a zero-calorie sweetener
  • Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • Optional thickeners: Chia seeds (1–2 teaspoons) or 1–2 teaspoons instant pudding mix for extra body
  • Optional add-ins: Lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a few fresh mint leaves
  • Toppings: Sliced strawberries, granola, shaved dark chocolate, crushed pistachios, or coconut flakes

Method
 

  1. Prep the strawberries. Hull fresh berries and slice them in half. If using frozen, thaw until slightly soft and drain excess liquid so the pudding doesn’t get watery.
  2. Add base ingredients to the blender. Combine cottage cheese, strawberries, protein powder, vanilla extract, sweetener of choice, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Blend until silky. Start on low, then move to high for 30–60 seconds. Scrape down the sides and blend again until completely smooth. The mixture should be thick, creamy, and uniform in color.
  4. Taste and adjust. If it’s not sweet enough, add another teaspoon of sweetener. If the strawberry flavor needs a lift, add a squeeze of lemon or a bit more vanilla.
  5. Fine-tune the texture. For a thicker set, blend in 1–2 teaspoons of chia seeds and let sit for 5 minutes before blending briefly again. You can also stir in a teaspoon of instant pudding mix for a firmer, dessert-like finish.
  6. Chill for best texture. Transfer to jars or bowls, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. An hour or more gives you the best set and flavor meld.
  7. Garnish and serve. Top with sliced strawberries, a sprinkle of granola, or a few chocolate shavings. Serve cold with a spoon and a smile.