Creamy Mango Protein Chia Pudding

Taste

This tastes like a mango creamsicle meets a tropical cheesecake filling. The mango adds natural sweetness and brightness, while the coconut cream brings a rich, indulgent flavor. The cottage cheese blends seamlessly, adding a subtle tang and extra creaminess without being detectable.

Texture

The base is blended until completely smooth and velvety, then thickens as the chia seeds absorb the liquid. After chilling, it becomes a thick, spoonable pudding with a creamy, slightly gel-like consistency that feels indulgent but still light.

Why This Is Better for You

This recipe is balanced and functional while still tasting like dessert. It is packed with protein from the cottage cheese and protein powder, healthy fats from the coconut cream, and fiber from chia seeds. This combination helps support satiety, stable energy, and digestion.

Ingredients

1 cup 2% cottage cheese
2/3 cup heavy coconut cream
1/2 cup milk of choice (lite coconut milk works well)
1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
1 1/2 cups diced fresh ripe mango
3 tablespoons chia seeds

Directions

Add the cottage cheese, coconut cream, milk, protein powder, and diced mango to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, making sure there are no lumps remaining.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl or container. Fold in the chia seeds until evenly distributed.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, or overnight, until thickened into a pudding consistency.

Stir before serving and enjoy chilled. You can top with extra mango, coconut flakes, or granola if desired.

Substitution Options

You can use Greek yogurt in place of cottage cheese for a slightly tangier flavor. Any milk will work here, but dairy-free options keep it lighter. If your protein powder is unsweetened, you may want to add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Frozen mango can be used if thawed first.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The pudding will continue to thicken slightly as it sits, so stir before serving.

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