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cottage cheese ice cream recipe - A scoop of creamy cottage cheese ice cream in a glass bowl with honey drizzle.

High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

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A viral, healthy, and high-protein cottage cheese ice cream recipe that is incredibly creamy and requires no ice cream maker.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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16 oz Full-fat (4%) small curd cottage cheese
1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup
1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Optional: 1/2 cup fresh berries

Instructions

Step 1: Place the cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender or food processor.
Step 2: Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and no curds remain.
Step 3: If using mix-ins like chocolate chips or berries, fold them gently into the blended mixture with a spatula.
Step 4: Pour the mixture into a shallow glass storage container and smooth the top.
Step 5: Freeze for 3-4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours to ensure a creamy texture for your cottage cheese ice cream recipe.

Notes

Use full-fat cottage cheese for the best results. Let it thaw for 5 minutes before scooping.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Desserts & Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 0.5 cup
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg