Name: Quick High Protein Buckeye Pudding Parfait
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Cottage Cheese; 1 cup Peanut Butter; 1/3 cup Maple Syrup; 1 cup Chocolate Chips; 1/2 to 1 cup Chopped roasted peanuts; Flaky sea salt

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No-Bake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Dessert

This quick high protein buckeye pudding parfait is the healthy, chocolate peanut butter dessert you didn’t know you needed. It’s cool, creamy, a little salty, and hits every sweet-craving note without the sugar crash. You’ll blend just a few simple ingredients, pour them into ramekins, top with chocolate, and chill—literally and figuratively. If you like this one, be sure to check out the Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates & Brownie Batter Dip, both deceptively delicious!

🥄 Ingredients:

Cottage Cheese: I like to stick to Daisy brand cottage cheese. Other brands can have not so hot ingredients like carrageenan.
Peanut Butter: Any nut butter will do! We like to stick to organic here or make our own with this Homemade Peanut Butter With Honey
Maple Syrup: We like to buy local when we can, but this is also a great brand!
Chocolate Chips: The Bake Believe brand is a fantastic clean option for chocolate chips! We like the dark chocolate, but they also make a semi sweet and milk chocolate. They are hit or miss to find at Costco, so if you see them, snatch them up!
Chopped roasted peanuts
Flaky sea salt

🧊 How to Make This High Protein Buckeye Pudding:

1.In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese, peanut butter, and maple syrup until super smooth and creamy.

2. Divide the mixture into small ramekins or jars. The small glass ones are perfect for the kids’ lunchbox!

3. Melt the chocolate chips- you can also add a small amount of butter or coconut oil if you want the the chocolate to drizzle more. Top the cottage cheese mixture with the melted chocolate. Add chopped peanuts and a pinch of flaky salt.

4. Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens. Spoon in and get that chocolate-peanut-butter satisfaction. I like to make a bunch of these up and the kids can use them in school lunches, for snacks and even for breakfast! These stay good in the fridge for about 4 -5 days.

💪 Why You’ll Love This High Protein Buckeye Pudding:

High in protein – Cottage cheese keeps things creamy and muscle-friendly.
Sweetened naturally – Maple syrup gives just enough sweetness.
No baking required – Your fridge does the work.
Tastes like dessert – But fits clean eating goals.

📝 Quick Tips:

For a thinner texture, add a splash of almond milk while blending.
Use individual jars with lids for meal-prepped snacks or to-go treats.
Swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter if needed—still delicious!
To increase the protein, you can also add a scoop of clean protein powder before blending the cottage cheese base.

❓ FAQ

Can I make this buckeye pudding ahead of time?
Yes! Store in the fridge in jars or ramekins. It keeps great for up to 4 to 5 days.

Does it really taste like buckeye dessert?
Yup! The chocolate-peanut butter combo with the creamy base gives it those classic buckeye vibes—minus the sugar overload.

Can I substitute the cottage cheese?
Yes, Greek yogurt works too! It’s tangier and slightly less rich, but still packs in the protein.