Pistachio Cottage Cheese Pudding | Healthy, Low Carb

Ingredients Needed 

• Roasted pistachios
• Matcha powder
• Cottage cheese
• Dates
• Rosewater
• Salt

Topping 

• Sugar-free white chocolate
• Natural pistachio butter

Decorating (Optional)

• Chopped pistachios
• Dried rose petals

Health Benefits & Nutrition 

This pudding isn’t just delicious, it’s made with ingredients that naturally support a balanced, nourishing way of eating.

Rich in Antioxidants

Pistachios and matcha are naturally rich in antioxidants, which help protect the body from oxidative stress. Including antioxidant-rich ingredients in desserts is a simple way to support everyday wellbeing while enjoying something sweet and satisfying.

High in protein for satiety

Cottage cheese provides a high-quality source of protein, which helps you feel fuller for longer. Both Harvard Health and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) highlight the role of protein in supporting muscle health and maintaining steady energy levels throughout the day. This makes the pudding satisfying without being heavy.

Naturally Low in Added Sugars

This recipe is refined sugar-free, relying on dates and sugar-free white chocolate for sweetness. Reducing refined sugar intake is consistently recommended by organisations such as the National Health Service (NHS) as part of a balanced diet, especially for supporting stable blood sugar levels.

Supports Balanced Blood Sugar

With a combination of protein, healthy fats from pistachios, and fibre from dates, this dessert helps create a steadier way to enjoy something sweet, without sharp sugar highs.

Nutrient-Dense and Satisfying

Pistachios provide healthy fats, fibre, and essential nutrients, while cottage cheese contributes protein and calcium. Together, they create a dessert that feels indulgent yet nourishing.

Fits a Variety of Lifestyles

This recipe is gluten-free, low carb, vegetarian, and macro-friendly, and it can be easily adapted to keto if needed. It’s a lovely example of how dessert can fit into a health-conscious lifestyle without feeling restrictive.

How to Adapt This Recipe to Your Diet

Keto Option

To make this recipe keto-friendly, replace the dates with a keto-approved sweetener such as golden monkfruit sweetener. Keep the rest of the ingredients the same

Lower-Carb Option

If you’re following a lower-carb lifestyle, you can reduce the number of dates or use a combination of dates and a natural low-carb sweetener like golden monkfruit to control the overall carbohydrate content.

Is This Recipe Good for Pre or Post Workout?

This Healthy Pistachio Cottage Cheese Pudding is best enjoyed as a post-workout snack or dessert, thanks to its creamy texture and balanced mix of protein, healthy fats, and natural carbohydrates.

After a Workout (Post-Workout):

• Supports muscle recovery
  Cottage cheese provides protein that helps support muscle repair after exercise, making this pudding a nourishing post-workout choice.
• Helps restore energy
  The natural carbohydrates from dates can help replenish energy levels after training, without relying on refined sugars.
• Balanced and satisfying
  The combination of protein, healthy fats from pistachios, and gentle sweetness makes this pudding filling and comforting after a workout.
• Nice as a Nourishing Treat
  This pudding can feel especially rewarding after movement, offering a more balanced and nourishing dessert option compared to traditional sugary treats. It’s a lovely way to enjoy something sweet while still supporting your body.

Pistachio Cottage Cheese Pudding | Healthy, Low carb

Annie, Healthy Food by Annie

Thick, creamy, and velvety, this Healthy Pistachio Cottage Cheese Pudding is rich in pistachio flavour with a naturally beautiful green colour, made without any artificial colours. It’s refined sugar-free, gluten-free, low carb, and high in protein, yet feels indulgent and satisfying. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it comes together in under 10 minutes. Simply add everything to a blender, blend until creamy, decorate, and enjoy a nourishing make-ahead dessert that feels special with minimal effort.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Chill 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Healthy Dessert, High Protein Snack

Cuisine Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Keto Option, Low-Carb, Refined Sugar Free, Vegetarian

Servings 4

Calories 248 kcal

Ingredients

  

Pudding

• 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon roasted pistachios 60 g
• 1 tablespoon matcha powder 6 g
• 1 cup cottage cheese 250 g
• 5 large dates 100 g
• 3 tablespoons rosewater 45 ml
• Pinch of salt

Topping

• 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar-free white chocolate
• 1 tablespoon natural pistachio butter homemade

Optional Decoration

• Chopped pistachios
• Dried rose petals optional

Instructions

 

• Blend the pudding

  Add the roasted pistachios, matcha powder, cottage cheese, dates, rosewater, and a pinch of salt to a blender or food processor.Blend until smooth, soft, and creamy.
• Transfer to glasses

  Transfer the pudding into serving glasses and smooth the top.
• Melt the white chocolate

  Melt the sugar-free white chocolate gently, stirring until smooth.
• Make the pistachio white chocolate mixture

  Mix 1/2 tablespoon of the melted white chocolate with the natural pistachio butter until smooth and creamy.
• Add the topping

  Drizzle the remaining plain melted white chocolate over each glass.Then drizzle the pistachio–white chocolate mixture on top.
• Make the swirl (optional)

  Use a toothpick or wooden skewer to gently drag through the drizzle and create a swirl pattern.

  Method 1: Lines + toothpick swirl: Drizzle the pistachio–white chocolate mixture in straight lines across the top.Use a toothpick or wooden skewer and gently drag through the lines to create a soft swirl pattern.

  Method 2: Drops + toothpick swirl: Spoon small drops of the pistachio–white chocolate mixture over the top.Use a toothpick or wooden skewer to gently swirl the drops into a decorative pattern.
• Refrigerate

  Refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight before serving.Finish with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals if desired.

Notes

Natural pistachio butter is best because it has a creamy, slightly runny texture, so it mixes easily with white chocolate and drizzles smoothly.

 

HOW TO ROAST PISTACHIOS

• Preheat oven to 160°C fan / 170°C
• Spread pistachios on a tray in a single layer.
• Roast for 5–7 minutes, until lightly fragrant.
• Cool completely before using.

 

Nutrition per serving: 1 of 4 servings

Calories: 248 kcal, Protein: 11.2 g, Carbohydrate: 14.3 g, Net Carb: 11.6 g, Sugars: 10.2 g, Fat: 16.5 g, Saturated Fat: 4.6 g, Fiber: 2.7 g, Sodium: 155 mg

Serving Note: This recipe yields 4 small dessert cups (approx. 105–110 g each) In the video, I used 2 large dessert glasses (each equals 2 servings). Feel free to divide it into 2 or 4 portions depending on your preference!

Nutrition Facts Notes:

✔️ This recipe yields 4 servings, each around 105–110 g

✔️ Naturally sweetened with dates and sugar-free white chocolate, contains no refined sugar

✔️ Cottage cheese provides high-quality protein and calcium

✔️ Pistachios offer healthy fats, fiber, and plant-based iron

✔️ Matcha adds antioxidants and a gentle energy lift from natural caffeine

✔️ Rosewater brings floral flavor without adding calories or sugar

✔️ Contains moderate natural sugars from dates; sugar-free chocolate keeps net carbs       lower

✔️ Net carbs are reduced thanks to fiber from pistachios and matcha

✔️ Gluten free and refined sugar free

✔️ Suitable for low-sugar diets, but not keto due to date content

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Note: These values are approximate and actual values may vary based on the specific brands or type of ingredients used.

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