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creamy cottage cheese ice cream with strawberries

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream: Healthy, High‑Protein Indulgence

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This cottage cheese ice cream is a game-changer for healthy dessert lovers. It’s rich in protein, low in sugar, and easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins and flavors. With a creamy texture and no need for an ice cream maker, it’s a perfect no-churn treat you’ll crave again and again.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 cup whole-milk cottage cheese

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

1/2 cup frozen strawberries or other frozen fruit

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional: 2 tablespoons mix-ins (e.g., peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, graham cracker crumbs)

Instructions

1. Place cottage cheese, sweetener, frozen fruit, and vanilla in a high-speed blender.

2. Blend on high until the mixture becomes silky smooth, about 30–60 seconds.

3. Taste and adjust sweetness or texture as needed.

4. Transfer the mixture to a shallow freezer-safe container.

5. Freeze for 1–2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to maintain a soft texture.

6. Let soften for 5–10 minutes before scooping.

7. Serve in bowls or cones and top with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For best texture, use full-fat cottage cheese.

If freezing longer than 2 hours, allow it to sit at room temperature to soften before scooping.

Add-ins like chocolate chips or cookie crumbles work best if stirred in after the first freeze.

For a dairy-free variation, try using blended silken tofu or plant-based yogurt.

  • Author: Quinto
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-churn
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg