High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
A simple 4-ingredient blender ice cream recipe that delivers over 20g of protein per serving. Enjoy a healthy, low-sugar dessert that’s quick to make.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Sugar
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup sweetener (e.g., maple syrup, honey, or sugar-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until firm.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping to achieve a softer texture.
Notes
- For a thicker ice cream, reduce the milk slightly.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts after blending and before freezing.
- Experiment with different flavor extracts like almond or peppermint.
- Ensure you use a good quality blender for the smoothest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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