This whipped Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding is a *must* make. You only need 4 ingredients + the recipe is gluten-free and high in protein.
This whipped chocolate cottage cheese pudding recipe is surprisingly rich, creamy and truly the best homemade pudding recipe. My family is obsessed (especially my 4 year old). And I personally love that it takes just 5 minutes to make and it is a healthy dessert, snack or even breakfast idea.
You can also easily customize it to the flavor you are craving too. Like adding some peppermint extract to make it mint flavored (like a mint chocolate ice cream).
If you haven’t tried whipped cottage cheese though, this is your sign to give it a try. It is incredibly creamy and rich and it tastes so much more indulgent than it actually is. You’d never know this is a healthier pudding recipe and it also is low carb, high protein and NO refined sugars (crazy, I know). Which is why I also love to give this to my kids because getting protein in their diets isn’t the easiest..
You only need a few ingredients to make this as you’ll see below and if time permits, let the pudding chill in the fridge. That way it will be thicker too!
What ingredients are in this high protein Chocolate Pudding:
- Cottage cheese – this is the main ingredient of the pudding so I don’t recommend any subs for it
- Maple syrup – or more for sweeter pudding. You can also use honey or another sweetener of choice
- Cacao powder – this makes it have the chocolate flavor! I haven’t tried cocoa powder but I’d assume it would work too
- Ripe banana – the more ripe the sweeter it will before the pudding
- Optional: chocolate protein powder
How to make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding:
- Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth and creamy
- Pour pudding into a bowl or container of choice then add to fridge to set until thick (this usually takes at least 1 hour)
- I also like to add melted chocolate chips on top for a “chocolate shell” of sorts
FAQs on making chocolate pudding:
- Can I add in other things to switch up the flavor? Add in some peanut butter for PB cup vibes or peppermint extract for mint chocolate chip ice cream flavor, the possibilities are endless!
- How long does this pudding stay good for? In the fridge you can keep it up to 5 days. It gets thicker over time too so I always like to let it chill a bit.
- I don’t like cottage cheese, do you taste it in this pudding? No! I personally don’t love cottage cheese on its own and I love this pudding. It’s a great way to get in some protein and satisfy a sweet craving .
- Can I give this cottage cheese pudding to my kids? Absolutely! As long as no allergies are present, I don’t see why not. I personally do and my toddlers love it.
A few other delicious recipes using cottage cheese:
Viral Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Gluten-free Cottage Cheese Pancakes
PrintCottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding
This whipped Cottage Cheese Chocolate Pudding is a *must* make. You only need 4 ingredients + the recipe is gluten-free and high in protein.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: Serves 1-2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or more for sweeter)
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 ripe banana
- Optional: chocolate protein powder
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth and creamy
- Pour pudding into a bowl or container of choice then add to fridge to set until thick (this usually takes at least 1 hour)
- I also like to add melted chocolate chips on top for a “chocolate shell” of sorts
Notes
*Store in fridge for up to 5 days
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Erica
My children thank you for being able to have chocolate pudding for breakfast!! It was definitely a huge hit, and I can’t feel bad about serving “chocolate pudding” for breakfast with these ingredients. This easily will become a new favorite!
Kayli
Second time making this tonight and it’s delicious! I couldn’t wait the full hour so popped it into the freezer and it was good after about 15 minutes or so in my glass Pyrex. This’ll be a long time favorite. Thanks, Rachl!
Rachel
yay!!! thank you!
Angela A
Do you use no salt cottage cheese? Or just regular?
Rachel
usually has salt but either works
Heather
I can’t believe how good this is; I’m not a fan of cottage cheese (I simply canNOT with that texture), but this is smooth and creamy and just like high end chocolate pudding. I even used fat free cottage cheese and you would never know it based on the consistency. Make it, you’ll love it!
Rachel
aw thanks heather!
Sabrina Almeida
I made these and they were very good and super easy to make. Thank you!
Rachel
yay!! thank you so much!
Tonja Tucker
Can you use fat free cottage cheese?
Rachel
yes i don’t see why not!
Ashley Mackay
This is SO good and SO creamy! Love it. Perfect healthy night time treat. Much needed! Thank you 😊
Rachel
LOVE!!!!
Deb
What’s the nutrition values
Rachel
feel free to input in online recipe nutrition calculator!
Mary Be
Delicious!!! Next time I think I’ll a little PB2!!
Ruth Brown
Can I use an avacado instead of a banana?
Rachel
hmm i haven’t tried. not sure how it would be flavor wise!
Filomena Pilla
What blender do you use? I’ve tried 3 and it is so difficult that it’s not worth the effort.
Rachel
oh damn! i love this one
John pfeifer
This has 34 carbs! And 15 protein… where the low carb version?
I will try it… seems delicious
Rachel
enjoy! i don’t mention anything about low carb, but i’m sure there is another option if you need a low carb one!
Sarah
Any suggestion for banana alternative?
Rachel
hmm i haven’t tested one!!
Angie
How long is it good (approximately) in the fridge for?
Rachel
i’d say 3-4 days!
Jessi
This was a delicious and easy base recipe. I did add some peanut butter because thst sounded super tasty. My banana was frozen, so I didn’t need to wait for it to chill and it was so good. Will be a repeat in my kitchen.