This mango cottage cheese pudding is light, refreshing and made with just 3 ingredients. This recipe is low in calories, high in protein and naturally sweetened.
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If you’re looking for a light, refreshing, and quick dessert or snack, this mango cottage cheese pudding is the perfect treat.
The best part... the cottage cheese brings a creamy texture and tangy flavor - making this taste like a light and refreshing mango yogurt dessert!
All you need is a blender and three ingredients to whip up this smooth mango yogurt-like dessert. This recipe is naturally sweetened, packed with protein, and comes together in minutes.
Perfect for busy weekdays, post-meal desserts or snacks, or even a cooling afternoon snack in warmer weather or part of brunch).
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Why You’ll Love This Mango Cottage Cheese Pudding
- Only 3 ingredients
- Naturally sweetened: naturally sweetened with mango and maple syrup (optional) for a sweeter taste.
- Source of protein and other nutrients: cottage cheese is high in protein as well as other essential nutrients including calcium.
- Quick and easy: ready in minutes
- Refreshing and creamy: a perfect balance of fruity mango and smooth cottage cheese.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Mango: ripe, sweet mangoes work best for natural flavor.
- Cottage cheese: use fresh, soft cottage cheese for a creamy texture.
- Maple syrup: for natural sweetness (you can adjust based on taste). Use refined sugar-free organic Grade A maple syrup.
- Optional toppings: fresh mango cubes, strawberries, cardamom, basil leaves
chia seeds or flaked almonds.
See recipe card for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
Variations & Substitutions
- Texture: blend until silky-smooth for a mousse-like pudding, or leave slightly chunky for added bite.
- Sweetness: omit maple syrup for a less sweet pudding, if preferred.
- Mango flavor: this pudding has a subtle mango flavor, for a more pronounced flavor, stir in diced mango.
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How to Make Mango Cottage Cheese Pudding
Step one: Add ingredients in blender. Add cottage cheese, mango pulp (or chopped ripe mango) and maple syrup into a blender.
Step two: Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Serve in small bowls or glasses, topped with fresh mango chunks, strawberries, fresh basil or nuts. Optional: Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for a thicker pudding.
Expert tips
- Use ripe mango: look for mango that is slightly soft and ripe, this will bring more sweetness and flavor to the pudding.
- Cottage cheese: some brands of cottage cheese can be high in sodium. Opt for a low-sodium variety if you have high blood pressure.
How to Serve
- Serve in glasses or as mango cottage cheese bowls and enjoy with fresh fruit, including fresh strawberries and mango chunks.
- Top with fresh basil or flaked almonds.
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Recipe FAQs
Yes! It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Stir before serving.
Yes this recipe is a source of protein and other nutrients (see above.)
Use any blender or food processor including a small handheld blender or smoothie maker. A smaller blender is easier to use for a smaller quantity of ingredients.
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Mango Cottage Cheese Pudding
Ingredients
- 175 g cottage cheese
- 1 mango
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
Optional toppings
- 1 tablespoon flaked almonds
- ½ cup fresh fruit (strawberries, mango, berries)
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, mango pulp (or chopped ripe mango) and maple syrup into a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Serve in small bowls or glasses, topped with fresh mango chunks, strawberries, fresh basil or nuts. Optional: Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for a thicker pudding.
Notes
- Use ripe mango: look for mango that is slightly soft and ripe, this will enhance the sweetness and flavor in this recipe.
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