Description
Refreshing and protein-packed, this Spring Chia Pudding with Cottage Cheese and Strawberries is a perfect make-ahead breakfast or healthy snack. Creamy cottage cheese blends smoothly with chia seeds, fresh strawberries, and a hint of honey to give you a nutritious, satisfying, and naturally sweet treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Optional: mint leaves and extra strawberries for topping
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and stir in chia seeds.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to thicken.
- Before serving, stir the pudding and layer with fresh strawberries.
- Top with extra strawberries and mint if desired.
Notes
- You can prep this the night before for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. Swap strawberries for other seasonal berries like blueberries or raspberries.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
