Viral High-Protein Vanilla Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Create a creamy, high-protein frozen dessert using cottage cheese as the base. This easy, no-churn recipe tastes indulgent while offering a healthy alternative to traditional ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blender/No Churn
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sweetener (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese, milk, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt into a high-speed blender.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed to ensure no curds remain. This step is key for a smooth texture.
- Pour the smooth mixture into a freezer-safe container, such as a loaf pan or an airtight plastic container.
- Cover the container tightly with a lid or plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the mixture.
- Freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, or until firm. For the best texture, stir the mixture vigorously every hour for the first 3 hours.
- When ready to serve, let the ice cream sit on the counter for 5 to 10 minutes to soften slightly before scooping.
Notes
- For a Ninja CREAMi version, process the mixture directly from the frozen state according to your machine’s instructions, then spin again if needed for creaminess.
- Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder during blending for an extra protein boost.
- Mix in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or fresh berries before the final freeze for flavor variations.
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer mouthfeel, though low-fat works well for a lighter dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 16
- Cholesterol: 10