High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
A simple, 4-ingredient blender ice cream recipe that delivers over 20g of protein per serving. Perfect for a healthy, high-protein dessert.
- 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 Fat
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 cottage cheese, milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a 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.
- Scoop and enjoy your high-protein ice cream.
Notes
- For a thicker texture, reduce the milk slightly.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts after blending and before freezing.
- Consider using full-fat cottage cheese for a richer flavor and creamier texture.
- Adjust sweetener to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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