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This Chocolate Protein Pudding is perfect for anyone looking for a healthier, high protein dessert option. Made with cottage cheese, protein powder, and cacao powder, this pudding is a powerhouse of protein, fiber, and antioxidants. The addition of medjool dates adds natural sweetness and provides a hint of creaminess just like in our Snicker Stuffed Dates.
Why You’ll Love this Chocolate Protein Pudding Recipe
A rich and creamy chocolate pudding that’s not only delicious but also packed with protein and nutrients!
- Healthy Ingredients: This protein chocolate pudding is made using natural sugar from dates, cacao powder, and cottage cheese.
- High Quality Chocolate: What sets this recipe apart is the use of cacao powder, the purest form of chocolate, which offers numerous health benefits due to its high antioxidant content and flavonoids. By choosing cacao over cocoa, you’ll get to enjoy a treat that’s not only delicious but also nutritious.
- Post Workout Approved: This pudding is perfect for a post-workout snack due to the high amount of protein in it from the cottage cheese and protein powder.
- So go ahead, indulge in this guilt-free treat and satisfy your chocolate cravings while nourishing your body!
- Healthy Fat and Protein: I love including protein and healthy fat in our snacks, treats, and desserts because both protein and fat are very satisfying macronutrients. When we feel nicely satisfied, we’re less likely to overeat.
Looking for more delicious pudding recipes? Then try this Healthier Chocolate Pudding, Coconut Mango Chia Pudding, or Strawberry Chia Seed Protein Pudding.
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Why Use Cottage Cheese in Pudding
Cottage cheese is one of those “love it, or hate it” kinds of foods, isn’t it?
It’s been up and down the food popularity scale … but it’s always held a top spot on many “healthy foods” lists and here is why:
It’s low in calories and fat, high in protein, packed with calcium, and full of nutrients. It’s also a solid source of vitamin B12, selenium, riboflavin, phosphorus, and folate.
✅FUN FACT: Nearly 70% of the calories in cottage cheese come from the casein protein, which includes all of the essential amino acids the body needs for muscle growth & repair.
Plus, it’s slow to digest, so it can keep you feeling full for hours after you eat.
It’s also versatile – eaten alone, with fruit and nuts as a snack, or in recipes.
😊 Many varieties also contain gut-friendly probiotics. Be sure to check the label. My ABSOLUTE favorite brands are “Nancy’s Organic” and “Good Culture”.
👀 Other things to look for on the label: If possible, choose an organic brand from grass-fed cows, with few added ingredients.
REFERENCES: HealthLine, HealthLine
Ingredients:
These are the clean ingredients we use to make this chocolate protein pudding recipe delicious and nutritious.
4 servings
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2-3 Tbsps raw honey or maple syrup
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 2 medjool dates, pitted
Optional:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- fresh berries of choice
Instructions:
In a small blender or food processor add your cottage cheese, honey to taste, vanilla, cacao powder, dates, and protein powder (if using).
Blend until smooth, then transfer to 4 single serving cups and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Garnish with fresh berries of your choice and enjoy!
❤️Rachel
Rachel’s Tips for Best Results
- Be sure to blend the chocolate pudding until there are no more chunks of cottage cheese and it is creamy and smooth.
- Use cacao powder instead of cocoa powder for more nutritional benefits and less processing.
- Change the sweetness to your preference by increasing or decreasing the honey or maple syrup.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy this high protein chocolate pudding after a workout or for a high protein snack throughout the day. It also works great as a high protein chocolate dessert.
Leftover Storage
If you have leftovers (which we highly doubt you will unless you make extra on purpose), you can refrigerate this pudding up to 5 days. We don’t recommend freezing it.
More Chocolate Protein Powder Recipes You Will Love
Easy Chocolate Protein Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2-3 Tbsps raw honey or maple syrup
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 2 medjool dates, pitted
Optional:
- 1 scoop protein powder
- fresh berries of choice
Instructions
- In a small blender or food processor add your cottage cheese, honey to taste, vanilla, cacao powder, dates, and protein powder (if using).
- Blend until smooth, then transfer to 4 single serving cups.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours so that it can firm up a bit.
- Garnish with fresh berries of your choice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
