Cottage cheese key lime pie chia pudding - the best fresh and flavorful chia pudding. This is a protein packed chia pudding that is perfect for meal prep and breakfast. Just one serving packs in over 40 grams of protein and 12 grams of fiber. I love this recipe for a fun spring or summer chia pudding variation!
I am obsessed with chia pudding. For more chia pudding recipes try banana cream pie chia pudding or my acai chia pudding.
Why you'll love this high protein key lime pie chia pudding
It is easy to make and requires no cooking.
This recipe is the perfect vegetarian dessert, snack or breakfast.
Thanks to the cottage cheese, protein powder and milk it is high in protein.
The recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten free and can be made vegan.
Instructions
Blend together lime, protein powder, milk and cottage cheese.
Mix together key lime pie mixture with chia seeds and refrigerate until set
Serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
- chia seeds
- milk
- protein powder - I recommend using whey protein for this recipe but vegan protein will also work.
- lime
- greek yogurt or cottage cheese
Substitutions
- milk - dairy or vegan milk works here.
- cottage cheese - you can use greek yogurt instead or use coconut yogurt for a vegan option.
- lime - lemon is a good substitute.
Storage instructions
The chia seed pudding can be stored in a sealed container or jar in your fridge for up to 3 days.
Equipment
You need a blender for this recipe.
Recipe FAQS
Yes, if you did this it would just be a vanilla pudding.
I do not suggest doing this as it will alter the consistency and flavor of the chia pudding. If you must leave out the protein powder then add in an extra tablespoon of chia seeds, 1 tablespoon of sweetener and ½ teaspoon of vanilla.
I like to top my chia pudding with fresh fruit, cacao nibs and bee pollen.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use a good tasting protein powder for the best tasting chia pudding. I recommend using a whey vanilla protein for this recipe and my favorites are Ballerina Farms and Mindy Body Green. For vegan protein I love sprout living vanilla protein (code avocadoskillet for 20% off) or Truvani protein powder.
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This recipe would taste so yummy with my chocolate cashew granola.
cottage cheese key lime pie chia pudding
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- zest from 1 lime
- juice from ½ lime (1-2 tablespoons of juice)*
- ½ cup cottage cheese or greek yogurt
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons milk of choice (I used whole milk)
- pinch matcha for color completely optional, just makes the pudding more green
- 1 serving vanilla protein I used whey protein, if you use vegan protein you will need 2more tablespoons of liquid
Toppings
- 2-4 tablespoons additional yogurt
- fresh fruit of choice optional
- bee pollen optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for chia seeds to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add chia seeds to a jar, glass or bowl. Mix together with lime mixture until fully combined. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight. If you can, I recommend stirring again after 5 minutes to prevent clumps.
- Once chia pudding is set, top off with yogurt and other desired toppings. Dig in and enjoy.
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