Cottage Cheese Mango Pudding
Cottage Cheese Mango Pudding is a creamy, refreshing dessert made with protein-rich cottage cheese and naturally sweet ripe mango. This Cottage Cheese Mango Pudding recipe blends simple ingredients into a smooth, silky treat that’s both healthy and satisfying. Perfect for a quick dessert, snack, or light breakfast, it’s naturally sweet, easy to prepare, and ready in just minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup ripe mango chunks
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- Optional toppings
- Fresh mango cubes
- Chia seeds
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Granola
- Crushed pistachios
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, mango chunks, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and lemon or lime juice to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and lump-free.
- Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed and blend again to ensure a silky texture.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Spoon the pudding into serving bowls or dessert glasses.
- Optional: Chill in the refrigerator for 30–60 minutes for a thicker pudding.
- Top with fresh mango cubes, coconut flakes, chia seeds, granola, or pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe mango for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Blend thoroughly to remove any cottage cheese curds and create a smooth pudding texture.
- If the pudding is too thick, add a small splash of milk while blending.
- This dessert tastes best when served slightly chilled.