High Protein Banana Cream Chia Pudding

Cottage cheese has been making a come back and I am here for it! I made the viral cottage cheese ice cream which turned out delicious so I thought I would take the same context and turn into a yummy high protein chia pudding.

This chia pudding is loaded with protein, healthy fats and fibre making the perfect breakfast or snack.

Why Cottage Cheese is Good for You

• Cottage cheese is high in protein, boasting 14 grams per half a cup serving. Protein helps to keep blood sugar levels stable, keeping you full and satiated. It is also primarily casein protein, meaning it is slowly released and helps to support muscle mass.

• Cottage cheese is also high in calcium, b vitamins, selenium - all important nutrients for hormone health.

• Lastly, it is a great source of glutamine, an amino acid that helps with muscle recovery and gut health. It also helps to regulate the hunger hormone grehlin.

Cottage Cheese Pudding Variations

• Fruit: You could do any type of cottage cheese and fruit mixture you like! I tried strawberries and blueberries and they were both amazing.

• Milk: If you do not have coconut milk, any other type of nut milk will work.

• Toppings: Get creative with the toppings! Try it with hemp hearts, chopped almonds or walnuts, dark chocolate, coconut flakes, granola or your favourite cereal.

• Cinnamon: You could replace this with cocoa powder for a chocolate banana pudding.

• Nut butter: Blend one table spoon of peanut or almond butter for a delicious addition.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Pudding

This recipe could not be easier. All you have to do is combine the cottage cheese, maple syrup, cinnamon and banana in a blender and blend until smooth. Then add in the chia seeds and let thicken for 10 minutes and voila! You have a delicious, balanced breakfast or snack that is loaded with protein, fat and fibre to keep blood sugar levels balanced.

You can certainly make it the night before for a quick grab and go breakfast option.

Meal prepping? Make a double batch and keep any leftovers in the fridge.

Other Recipes You Might Like:

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Chocolate Covered Strawberrie High Protein Ice Cream

High Protein Banana Cream Chia Pudding

Serves 1

• 3/4 cup cottage cheese (I used 2% but any % works)

• 1 tbsp maple syrup (more if you like it sweeter)

• 2 tbsps full fat coconut milk from a can

• A few dashes of cinnamon

• 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds (for a thicker pudding, add in 2 tbsps)

• 1 banana

• Coconut flakes, cacao nibs, pumpkin seeds for topping

Method

1. In a high speed blender or food processor, add in cottage cheese, maple syrup, coconut milk, cinnamon and 1/2 of the banana (save the other half for topping). Blend until smooth. If you are having trouble blending, you can add in more milk.

2. Pour mixture into a mason jar or glass container. Mix in chia seeds and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes to thicken.

3. Once mixture has set, top with your favourite toppings! Granola, nuts/seeds, nut butter, coconut lakes, more cinnamon… whatever your heart disires!

Enjoy and make sure to tag me @miaharrisnutrition is you make this!

x

Mia

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