These 5-ingredient cottage cheese chocolate puddings pack 14g of protein each—you’d never guess it with their creamy texture and chocolatey taste!
If you love chocolate and high protein desserts, these cottage cheese chocolate puddings are about to be your new favorite treat. The perfect mix of indulgent and secretly-good-for-you. Each one is packed with 14 grams of protein, naturally gluten-free, and made with just 5 simple ingredients. Oh—and did I mention they come together in just 5 minutes with a blender?
Don’t let the cottage cheese throw you off—these chocolate protein puddings are silky smooth, rich, and chocolatey, with zero hint of cottage cheese. It’s the ultimate healthy hack for a dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth and keeps you feeling good. Whether you’re sneaking in extra protein, you like to meal prep your desserts, or you just want a quick and easy treat, this recipe checks all the boxes.
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Why You Should Make Cottage Cheese Pudding
- Silky and creamy pudding texture with a rich chocolatey flavor and the perfect amount of sweetness.
- Healthy enough to eat for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack.
- Each pudding has 14g of protein.
- But no chocolate protein powder required! This protein pudding recipe uses natural protein from the cottage cheese.
- The protein will keep you satiated and full.
- A no bake recipe!
- Double the recipe and meal prep your desserts for the week!
- Made with 5 minutes of prep using only a blender or food processor.
- This cottage cheese dessert is naturally gluten free, nut free, and vegetarian.
Looking for more high protein treats? You'll love my Protein S'mores, Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream, Viral Chocolate Yogurt Clusters, High Protein Banana Pudding, Cake Batter Protein Ice Cream.
Ingredient Notes
Here are all the ingredients you'll need to make this cottage cheese pudding recipe:
- Cottage cheese—I typically use 2% but any will work. The higher fat the creamier the pudding will be.
- Cocoa powder—I usually use dutch processed cocoa powder, but natural will also work.
- Maple syrup—You could also use honey, agave, stevia, or your choice of sweetener.
- Vanilla extract emphasizes the chocolate flavor.
- Espresso powder like Nescafé Gold—this is optional, however a little espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor without making the pudding taste like coffee. If you love mocha vibes, feel free to add a touch more.
- Note that no additional salt is needed since the cottage cheese has a natural saltiness.
Substitutions
Want to change up the flavor? Here are some substitution suggestions:
- Add fruit! Top the pudding with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, chopped kiwi, mango, grapes, etc. Just about any fresh fruit will work.
- Use melted chocolate like ¼ cup melted white chocolate or milk chocolate.
- Add nut butter, granola, cookie butter, chopped nuts, chia seeds, or oats to the pudding for a different flavor, texture, and health benefits.
How to Make Cottage Cheese Pudding
Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full recipe and nutrition facts.
(1) In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy.
(2) Pour into two small containers, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
(3) Enjoy topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips!
Storage
Refrigerate the cottage cheese pudding in covered jars for up to 5 days. I do not recommend freezing this pudding as the texture will be altered once thawed.
Expert Tips
Here are some of my tips and tricks for making cottage cheese pudding:
- Higher fat cottage cheese will yield a creamier texture.
- Blend until completely smooth to remove all the chunks of the cottage cheese, about 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Add melted chocolate, nut butter, or any flavored extracts to change up the flavor.
- Allowing the puddings to chill for a few hours will yield the best taste and texture so the flavors can mingle and the cottage cheese can set.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or even some fresh fruit.
- Meal prep your desserts! These puddings will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days so you can grab a sweet treat on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! I don’t love cottage cheese on its own and I enjoy this pudding. It’s a great way to get in some protein and satisfy a chocolate craving.
Sure! Honey, agave, or even a few drops of liquid stevia work. Be sure to taste as you go since some sweeteners are more potent than others.
This pudding recipe has a thinner texture than a mousse would. Typically a mousse is more firm and airy vs this pudding is a little looser but still delicious by the spoonful.
Dig into one of these cottage cheese protein puddings to satisfy your chocolate craving. Enjoy a guilt-free treat made with just 5 healthy ingredients and 14g of protein per serving. A delicious dessert to meal prep for the week!
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Recipe
Cottage Cheese Chocolate Puddings
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon espresso powder like Nescafé Gold, optional
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into two small containers, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Enjoy topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings!
Notes
- I typically use 2% cottage cheese, but any will work.
- Espresso powder is finely ground instant coffee. I use Nescafé Gold brand, but you can omit this ingredient if you want.
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