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Vanilla Cottage Cheese Protein Pudding

You'll love how simple and delicious this combo is! Cottage cheese is a great high-protein, low carb option. Blend it with your favorite protein powder to a creamy texture. Vanilla is amazing with toppings, but try a flavor variation from the notes below if desired!
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cottage Cheese Pudding, Keto Protein Pudding, Protein Pudding
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 146kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor or High Speed Blender

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cottage cheese choose fat free, low fat, or full fat based on needs
  • 2 scoops whey protein isolate (or 40 grams)
  • 1/4 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener (omit if using vanilla protein powder)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (omit if using vanilla protein powder)
  • 20 grams collagen optional
  • berries optional, to garnish
  • keto granola optional, to garnish

Instructions

  • Add cottage cheese, protein powder, and sweetener or flavor additions to a food processor bowl or high speed blender.
  • Process mixture for 1-2 minutes, until a very smooth and creamy texture is formed.
  • Allow pudding to chill for about 2 hours or overnight to fully thicken.
  • Top as desired. Fresh berries and keto granola are recommended!

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Notes

Chocolate Protein Pudding: Use a chocolate protein powder + 1 tablespoon of cacao powder (or natural cocoa powder), or plain protein powder + 1 1/2 tablespoons of cacao powder.
Matcha Protein Pudding: Add 1-2 teaspoons of matcha green tea powder, to taste.
Lemon Protein Pudding: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice plus the zest of 1 lemon.
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Pudding: Add 2 tablespoons of freeze dried strawberries to your mixture. Using dried strawberries adds a great flavor without watering down the thick texture.
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Pudding: Add 2 tablespoons of freeze dried raspberries and use chocolate protein powder + 1 tablespoon of cacao powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 353mg | Potassium: 156mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 1mg