High Protein Lemon Cottage Cheese Pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups cottage cheese full-fat or low-fat, small-curd recommended
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest about 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• salt pinch
• fresh berries strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
• lemon zest extra
• pistachios or almonds crushed
• powdered sugar light dusting

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Gather all ingredients and equipment. Wash and dry your lemon, measure out cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla.
2. 2 Zest the lemon using a microplane or fine grater, avoiding the bitter white pith. You want about 1 tablespoon of zest.
3. 3 Juice the lemon and strain out seeds. Measure 2 tablespoons of juice.
4. 4 Add cottage cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
5. 5 Add lemon juice, lemon zest, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend again for 30-60 seconds until glossy and pale yellow.
6. 6 Taste and adjust: add more zest for extra lemon flavor or more honey if too tart. Blend a final time.
7. 7 Divide pudding into serving bowls or glasses. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for best texture (optional).
8. 8 Serve cold, topped with fresh berries, extra zest, or nuts as desired.

NUTRITION

Calories: 250 calorieskcal | Carbohydrates: 30gg | Protein: 18gg | Fat: 9gg | Fiber: 1gg | Sugar: 10gg