🥥 Cottage Cheese Coconut Pudding
🍽️ Serves: 4
⏱️ Time: 10–15 minutes + chilling
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 cup cottage cheese (small curd works best)
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1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
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1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp chia seeds (optional, for texture & nutrition)
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Pinch of salt
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Fresh fruit or toasted coconut flakes for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
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In a blender, combine cottage cheese, coconut milk, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in shredded coconut and chia seeds (if using).
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to thicken and chill.
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Before serving, give it a good stir and garnish with fresh fruit (like pineapple or mango) or extra toasted coconut flakes.
Tips:
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For a lighter version, use low-fat cottage cheese and light coconut milk.
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You can swap honey for any sweetener you prefer.
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Adding a squeeze of lime juice brightens up the flavors nicely.
Want a vegan version or a baked pudding twist? Just say the word!