Description
A refreshing and nutritious Raspberry Chia Pudding with Cottage Cheese, featuring a creamy chia seed base combined with cottage cheese and milk, sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla. Topped with a vibrant homemade raspberry sauce and crunchy almond flakes, this recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Pudding
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Raspberry Sauce
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp water
Topping
- Almond flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the pudding: In a bowl, combine chia seeds, cottage cheese, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow the chia seeds to absorb the liquid and create a creamy pudding texture.
- Make the raspberry sauce: Add the raspberries and water to a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Cook for about 5 minutes while mashing the raspberries with a spoon to release their juices and create a sauce. Add more water if necessary to achieve desired consistency. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
- Assemble and serve: Divide the chia pudding evenly into two small glasses or jars. Pour the cooled raspberry sauce generously over the pudding. Finish by sprinkling almond flakes on top for added crunch and flavor. Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese and milk with plant-based alternatives such as almond or coconut yogurt and unsweetened almond milk.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave syrup according to preference.
- Letting the pudding set overnight enhances the texture and flavor absorption.
- The raspberry sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the amount of almond flakes to suit your texture preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small glass (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
