Quick Description
This creamy blueberry cheesecake chia pudding is a high-protein, no-cook breakfast or dessert made with simple ingredients. It tastes like a rich cheesecake swirl but delivers steady energy, extra protein, and only takes minutes to prepare.
Servings & Timing
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1–3 hours (or overnight)
Total Time: 5 minutes active
Ingredients List
For the Blueberry Base
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- ½ cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1–2 tbsp sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Swirl
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or cottage cheese (blended)
- 1 tbsp sweetener
- Splash vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the Blueberry Mixture
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla, and blueberries.
Stir well until evenly combined.
2. Prepare Cheesecake Swirl
Whisk Greek yogurt, cream cheese (or blended cottage cheese), sweetener, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble
Pour blueberry chia mixture into bowls or jars.
Spoon the cheesecake swirl over the top and create a marble design with a spoon.
4. Chill
Refrigerate for 1–3 hours or overnight until thick and pudding-like.
5. Serve
Eat cold with extra blueberries or a drizzle of honey.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 220–260
Protein: 20–25g
Carbs: 20–28g
Fat: 5–7g
Benefits
- High-protein creamy breakfast or dessert
- Perfect for meal prep
- No cooking required
- Tastes like blueberry cheesecake
- Great for digestion and fullness thanks to chia seeds
Additional Notes
Dietary Info
- High-Protein
- Gluten-Free
- Refined-Sugar-Free Option
- Low-Fat Option (use 0% yogurt)
Brief Introduction
This recipe was created to deliver a creamy, dessert-like experience using wholesome ingredients. The blend of cottage cheese, yogurt, blueberries, and chia seeds turns into a luscious, cheesecake-style pudding — without needing heavy cream or baking.
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
- Blend cottage cheese for smoothness.
- Combine blueberries + yogurt + chia seeds.
- Whisk cheesecake swirl separately.
- Layer and swirl.
- Chill to thicken and enjoy.
Ingredient Details & Substitutions
- Cottage cheese → Greek yogurt or ricotta
- Blueberries → raspberries, strawberries, or mixed berries
- Sweetener → honey, maple, monk fruit
- Chia seeds → ground flax (less thick but works)
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
- Chocolate Cheesecake Swirl: Add ½ tbsp cocoa powder
- Protein Boost: Add ½ scoop vanilla whey
- Crunch Option: Top with granola or nuts
- Fresh Fruit Bowl: Add sliced bananas or mango
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Refrigerate up to 3–4 days
- Best eaten chilled after 1 hour
- Thickens more each day
