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Protein Pumpkin Pudding with Cottage Cheese (Instant!) Recipe

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This Protein Pumpkin Pudding with Cottage Cheese is a quick, nutritious, and creamy dessert packed with protein and warm fall flavors. Combining strained pumpkin puree, cottage cheese, and vanilla protein powder, it’s blended into a silky smooth pudding that’s perfect for a healthy snack or light dessert. Ready instantly and better chilled, it’s flavored with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (about 1/2 cup each)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (strained, see notes)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Strain the pumpkin puree: Place 1 cup pumpkin puree in a clean kitchen towel, nut milk bag, or layered paper towels and gently squeeze out excess moisture to ensure the pudding sets up thick and creamy.
  2. Combine ingredients in blender: Add strained pumpkin puree, 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a food processor or high-speed blender.
  3. Blend until smooth: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is silky smooth and no cottage cheese texture remains.
  4. Chill and serve: Enjoy the pudding immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for a thicker consistency. Serve with graham crackers, whipped topping, or pecans as desired.

Notes

  • Strain your pumpkin: Removing excess liquid gives you a thick, pudding-like consistency.
  • Blend until super smooth: This helps eliminate the texture of the cottage cheese completely.
  • Choose the right protein powder: Some plant-based protein powders may require a bit more maple syrup or vanilla extract to balance flavors.
  • Make it ahead: Chilling for a few hours improves the pudding’s texture and flavor.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

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