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Vanilla Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding

Vanilla Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding
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Vanilla Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding is a creamy, protein-packed, and nutrient-rich dish combining smooth cottage cheese with omega-3-rich chia seeds and subtle vanilla sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert, it requires minimal prep with no cooking and offers versatile flavor customization options.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 teaspoons natural sweetener (optional: honey, maple syrup, or stevia)

Instructions

  1. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cottage cheese, milk of your choice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. This mixture will hydrate the chia seeds and create the base of the pudding.
  2. Add Chia Seeds: Sprinkle the chia seeds into the wet mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution and to prevent clumping.
  3. Sweeten to Taste: Add your preferred sweetener in small amounts, mix well, then taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
  4. Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the bowl or transfer the pudding into individual jars, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the chia seeds to swell and thicken the pudding.
  5. Stir and Serve: Before serving, stir the pudding to incorporate any settled seeds. Enjoy as is or top with your favorite fruits, nuts, or spices.

Notes

  • Use high-quality pure vanilla extract for optimal flavor.
  • Stir well after adding chia seeds to prevent clumping.
  • Adjust thickness by adding more milk for a thinner pudding or more chia seeds for a firmer texture.
  • For an ultra-smooth texture, blend the cottage cheese and wet ingredients before mixing in chia seeds.
  • Refrigerate for several hours to allow chia seeds to properly absorb liquid and expand.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing pudding is not recommended due to texture changes; freeze only fruit garnishes if desired.
  • Enjoy the pudding cold or at room temperature; reheating can alter its creamy texture.

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