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A glass filled with creamy cottage cheese chia pudding, topped with fresh blueberries, pumpkin seeds, and honey, sits on a pink cloth with a gold spoon nearby.

Cottage Cheese Chia Pudding Recipe

Bethany Galloway
Cottage cheese chia pudding is a high protein, meal prep-friendly snack, breakfast, or healthy dessert with just a few ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 245
Protein 25

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese - blended smooth
  • 1/2 cup filtered milk - e.g. fairlife, arla bob, or another high protein milk
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia

Optional toppings

  • handful of blueberries
  • pumpkin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • drizzle of honey

Instructions

  • Add all of the chia pudding ingredients to a sealable container (tupperware or a jar work well) and mix everything together.
    1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup filtered milk, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia
  • After 10 minutes, mix everything together again. Be sure to break up any clumps.
  • Seal the container with a lid and pop it in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
    handful of blueberries, pumpkin seeds, 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Notes

  • Cottage cheese: Be sure to blend the cottage cheese before mixing it with the other ingredients. I usually use an immersion blender right in the container I bought it in, but a food processor works well too.
  • Texture: Like it thicker? Let it chill overnight.
  • Extra protein: Add a scoop of protein powder before chilling to bump up the protein even more.
  • Crunch: Add toppings like granola or coconut flakes just before serving to keep them crisp.
  • Milk: Using high-protein milk doesn’t just thin the base - it boosts the protein content without changing the flavor.

 

Storage instructions

  • Fridge life: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealed container.
  • Single servings: Portion into small jars or containers with lids to grab and go throughout the week.
  • Toppings last: Keep toppings separate until just before serving to avoid soggy granola or limp berries.
  • Stir before eating: Give it a quick mix if it thickens too much or separates slightly in the fridge.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 2mg