Pumpkin Pie Protein Pudding

Whip up Pumpkin Pie Protein Pudding as an easy, fun option for your next breakfast or snack. The protein comes from creamy cottage cheese that is whipped in the blender with canned pumpkin and spices. This pudding is a balanced, nutrient-dense recipe that delivers both comfort and nourishment.Naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup, this also makes a great family weeknight dessert without the sugar crash!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Keyword pumpkin, chia seeds, cottage cheese, pecan

Prep Time 5

Servings

Calories 250

Ingredients

1 ½ cups reduced fat cottage cheese
1/3 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie)
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
6 pecans
1 Tbsp. chia seeds

Instructions

Set two bowls or jars aside as you prepare ingredients.
Add cottage cheese, canned pumpkin, 2 Tbsp. maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice to a blender or food processor. Blend until you’ve reached a smooth consistency and mixture does not appear grainy.
Taste and add more maple syrup until you’ve reached your desired level of sweetness.
Pour into bowls or jars and place in fridge to chill for 10-30 minutes.
Top with pecans and chia seeds.

Notes

Top with low sugar granola for a fun breakfast.
Top with pomegranate seeds and dark chocolate chips for a tasty dessert.
You can use plain yogurt or Greek yogurt in place of cottage cheese.

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