Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
A quick and easy recipe for creamy, high-protein ice cream made with cottage cheese, perfect for satisfying dessert cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese Use full fat for the creamiest result.
- 3-5 tablespoons honey or maple syrup Adjust to taste.
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 1 pinch salt Enhances sweetness.
Flavor Variations
- 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder For chocolate flavor; add extra sweetener if needed.
- 1 cup strawberries Use fresh or thawed; add more sweetener if berries are tart.
- 1 banana banana For peanut butter banana flavor.
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter For peanut butter banana flavor.
- 1 handful blueberries Add lemon zest for lemon blueberry flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Blend cottage cheese until it is completely smooth, without any curds, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or container, cover, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours.
Serving
- Let the ice cream sit on the counter for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping for easier serving.
- Stir and scoop into bowls or cones as desired.
Notes
For a softer scoop, blend in milk if needed and stir in chunky mix-ins like chocolate chips after blending. Store in a shallow container covered tightly to prevent icy bits on top.