Simple Vanilla Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (High Protein)
Make a creamy, high-protein frozen dessert using only four simple ingredients. This recipe yields a satisfying, guilt-free ice cream alternative that you can prepare easily at home.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 4 hr 5 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Churn/Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (e.g., monk fruit, erythritol, or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese, milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend the mixture until it becomes completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to incorporate all ingredients.
- Pour the smooth mixture into a freezer-safe, shallow container. Cover the container tightly.
- Freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, or until firm.
- If using a Ninja Creami, process the frozen block according to the machine’s instructions for ice cream.
- If not using a Creami, let the container sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before scooping to soften slightly.
- Serve immediately as a healthy frozen dessert.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk cottage cheese or add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract with the vanilla.
- To make strawberry cottage cheese ice cream, add 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries before blending.
- If you prefer a sweeter result, increase the sweetener amount to taste before freezing.
- This recipe works well as a base for chocolate protein ice cream; add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder during blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 10
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