High Protein Cottage Cheese and Blueberry Chia Pudding

I love a good chia pudding - it’s loaded with healthy fats and fiber, which is extremely helpful for hormone health. However, it’s often lacking in protein (even if you top it with nuts and seeds), so adding a protein source is a must if you’re using it for a full meal. This recipe uses cottage cheese to add some high-quality protein, as well as cow’s milk, which has much more protein than plant-based milks. You always add in some high quality protein powder as well if you really want to bump it up (get 10% off my favorite protein powder here). Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese

½ cup cow’s milk, whole

¼ cup chia seeds

2 tbsps raw honey (local is ideal if you can swing it!)

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup blueberries

Preparation

1. Add the cottage cheese, milk, chia seeds, honey, and vanilla to a bowl and mix until well combined.

2. Let it sit for five to 10 minutes, then stir again. Refrigerate covered for at least one hour or until the chia seeds have set.

3. Divide evenly into bowls or containers. Top with blueberries and enjoy!

Notes:

Leftovers

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

Serving Size

One serving is approximately 3/4 cup.

More Flavor

Add cinnamon and mashed or melted frozen berries to the pudding mixture.

Additional Toppings

Nuts, seeds, or granola.