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 of
• fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• extra lemon zest
• crushed pistachios or almonds
• powdered sugar light dusting of

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 all ingredients and equipment. Wash and dry your lemon, measure out cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla.
2. 2 the lemon using a microplane or fine grater, avoiding the bitter white pith. You want about 1 tablespoon of zest.
3. 3 the lemon and strain out seeds. Measure 2 tablespoons of juice.
4. 4 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 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 and adjust: add more zest for extra lemon flavor or more honey if too tart. Blend a final time.
7. 7 pudding into serving bowls or glasses. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for best texture (optional).
8. 8 cold, topped with fresh berries, extra zest, or nuts as desired.

NUTRITION

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g