Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup low-fat or 2% cottage cheese
- 1 scoop (30g) chocolate or vanilla whey-casein blend protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (if using chocolate flavor)
- 1 teaspoon stevia or monk fruit sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk (only if needed for blending)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sugar-free chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Step 1: Blending the Base Place the cottage cheese, protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender or a food processor. Start blending on a low speed to incorporate the powder, then increase to high. Process the mixture for at least 60 seconds until the curds completely disappear and the mixture looks like a thick, glossy cream. If the motor struggles, add one tablespoon of almond milk to help the blades move.
- Step 2: Chilling for Texture While you can eat this immediately, the texture improves significantly with a short rest. Transfer the blended mixture into a glass jar or a small bowl. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the protein powder to fully hydrate and the mixture to firm up into a mousse-like consistency.
- Step 3: Plating and Topping Remove the chilled pudding from the refrigerator. Give it a quick stir to ensure it is still smooth. Top with sugar-free chocolate chips, a few crushed nuts, or a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your guilt-free, high-protein treat.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes