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High Protein Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

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A rich and creamy chocolate chia seed pudding blended with cottage cheese for extra protein and topped with peanut butter and crunchy cacao nibs.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Good Culture 2% cottage cheese
  • 3/4 cup Fairlife fat free milk
  • 5 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons keto granulated sweetener (or regular granulated white sugar)
  • 1 tablespoon keto maple syrup (or pure real maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder (dissolved in 1/2 teaspoon hot water; optional)
  • 1/16 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened natural creamy peanut butter (or any seed or nut butter you like)
  • 1 tablespoon cacao nibs (or chopped dark chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Add the cottage cheese and milk to a blender and puree until smooth and creamy.
  2. Transfer the cottage cheese mixture to a large bowl. Add the chia seeds, cocoa powder, granulated sweetener, maple syrup, vanilla extract, dissolved espresso powder, and salt. Whisk well to combine.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, until the chia pudding is thick and set.
  4. Divide the pudding between 3 individual glasses or meal prep bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon peanut butter and 1 teaspoon cacao nibs or chopped dark chocolate.

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, use a high-speed blender to puree the cottage cheese and milk.
  • The espresso powder is optional but helps intensify the chocolate flavor.
  • There is no need to stir the pudding while it chills.
  • Regular granulated sugar and pure maple syrup can be used instead of the keto sweeteners.
  • Substitute your favorite nut or seed butter for the peanut butter if desired.
  • The pudding can be refrigerated overnight for convenient meal prep.

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