1. Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. 
2. Spoon into bowls and serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours for a thicker texture.
3. Garnish with diced strawberries, and melted chocolate if desired. Other great options include shredded coconut, raspberries, banana slices, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter or almond butter, etc. 
4. To melt chocolate: Combine 2 Tbsp of chocolate chips with 1/2 tsp of avocado oil and melt slowly in a double boiler or in 10 second increments in the microwave, stirring in between. Add a tad more avocado oil if needed – this really just depends on the brand you use.

Notes:

• Add peanut butter or almond butter for extra flavor.
• Feel free to adjust the cacao powder and maple syrup to preference. For example, if you want a really rich chocolate, then increase the cacao to 5-6 Tablespoons. 
• If you’re really looking to mask the cottage cheese flavor, then add a few tablespoons of melted chocolate to the pudding! Just melt 3 Tablespoons of chocolate chips with 1/2-1 teaspoon of avocado oil in a double boiler (or in 10 second increments in the microwave, stirring in between) and whip it into the pudding while it’s still in the food processor. Another trick I learned is a Tablespoon of heavy cream makes it taste a little richer too. Then if you have time, refrigerate it for an hour or two to make sure it’s cold and thickened.