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Chocolate pudding with different toppings

Name: Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding

Summary: A creamy, protein-packed, no-cook chocolate pudding made with blended cottage cheese, cocoa, and banana. Naturally sweetened and perfect as a healthy dessert or snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 –3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 –2 teaspoons maple syrup or sweetener of choice, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Pinch of sea salt optional
  • Optional toppings: cacao nibs nut butter, berries, shredded coconut

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Blender or food processor
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Serving bowls or containers
  • Spatula (optional for scraping sides of blender)

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Add the cottage cheese, banana, cocoa powder, and optional sweetener and vanilla to a blender.
  3. Blend on high for 30–60 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa to your preference.
  5. Pour into bowls or containers and chill for 20–30 minutes (optional but recommended).
  6. Top with desired toppings and serve chilled.

Notes

Notes:
For a thicker texture, use less banana or a scoop of protein powder.
For a vegan version, use silken tofu instead of cottage cheese.
The pudding keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days in a sealed container.
You can freeze the mixture in molds for healthy popsicles.