Ingredients
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- 1 cup Low-fat or Full-fat Cottage Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup, Honey, or Keto-friendly Liquid Sweetener
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Optional: 1 tablespoon Chocolate Chips for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparation Start by gathering your ingredients and a high-speed blender or food processor. Measure out one full cup of cottage cheese. If you prefer a richer, creamier pudding, use 4% milkfat cottage cheese. If you want to keep the calories as low as possible, a 1% or 2% variety works perfectly fine. Add the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and your sweetener of choice into the blender container. Adding a splash of vanilla extract at this stage will help round out the chocolate flavor.
- Step 2: Blending Secure the lid on your blender and pulse a few times to get the mixture moving. Switch to a high-speed setting and blend for about 45 to 60 seconds. You want to keep blending until every single curd has disappeared and the mixture looks completely smooth and glossy. If the mixture is too thick for your blender to catch, stop and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula, then blend again. The goal is a texture that looks exactly like traditional store-bought pudding.
- Step 3: Plating Pour the pudding into a small bowl or a ramekin. You can eat it immediately if you are in a rush, but for the best experience, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up even more. Before serving, top with a few chocolate chips, a sprinkle of sea salt, or a few fresh berries to elevate the presentation and taste.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes