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Vanilla Blended Chia Pudding Recipe

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This Vanilla Blended Chia Pudding is a creamy, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Combining cottage cheese, milk, vanilla, chia seeds, and optional pumpkin seed protein powder, it offers a deliciously smooth texture packed with protein and fiber. Topped with fresh berries and whipped cream, this pudding is a wholesome and satisfying treat ready in just a few minutes of prep and a couple of hours to set.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2-3 teaspoons vanilla extract or 1 whole vanilla bean
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1-2 scoops pumpkin seed protein powder (optional)

Toppings

  • Berries (strawberries, blueberries)
  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Blend the base ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, milk, vanilla extract or vanilla bean, maple syrup, and optional pumpkin seed protein powder in a high-speed blender or food processor.
  2. Add chia seeds and blend: Add the chia seeds last, then blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides occasionally to ensure even blending. Continue blending for at least 30 seconds up to 1 minute.
  3. Let pudding set: Pour the blended mixture into individual cups or a large container and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. This gives the chia seeds time to absorb liquid and thicken the pudding.
  4. Serve with toppings: Spoon the pudding into serving dishes if stored in a large container. Serve plain or with your choice of fresh berries and whipped cream for added flavor and texture.

Notes

  • The pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a vegan version, substitute cottage cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk and vegan yogurt.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to taste.
  • Chia seeds absorb liquid and thicken the mixture, so ensure adequate resting time for best texture.
  • The pumpkin seed protein powder is optional but adds a boost of protein and nuttiness.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/vanilla-blended-chia-pudding-recipe/