Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Cottage cheese ice cream was all over TikTok, and I couldn’t resist trying it! The trend quickly caught on, with creators making their own version of the protein-packed ice cream with cottage cheese. The best part? You can whip up a healthy dessert without an ice cream machine.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

• Cottage Cheese: Put aside how you may feel about cottage cheese – it’s the perfect addition to healthy ice cream! And the key to making smooth and creamy ice cream is using full-fat cottage cheese. For fewer calories, use low-fat cottage cheese, but it won’t be as good.
• Protein Powder: I use chocolate protein powder since I have a family of chocolate lovers, but customize the flavor of the ice cream by using vanilla or any other flavor of protein powder you prefer.
• Cacao Powder: For more chocolatey goodness, add cacao.
• Peanut Butter: Peanut butter complements the chocolate flavor and provides additional protein.
• Milk: Use dairy or alternatives like almond, oat, soy, or coconut milk.
• Vanilla Extract: Sweeten the ice cream with vanilla extract.
• Chocolate Chips: Finish the ice cream with chocolate chips. I use Lily’s Chocolate Chips since they use Stevia.

How to Make Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Step 1: Add cottage cheese, protein powder, cacao powder monk fruit, peanut butter, milk, and vanilla extract to a food processor.

Step 2: Process until smooth and fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 3: Add the mixture to a loaf pan and smooth it out; place it in the freezer for 4 hours or until it hardens.

Step 4: Remove the ice cream from the freezer, and let it sit for 30 minutes until you can easily scoop it.

Expert Tips

• Using full-fat cottage cheese adds richness and creaminess to the ice cream.
• Ice cream with cottage cheese gets icy once frozen, so remove it from the freezer at least 30 minutes before you dig in.

If you enjoy the cottage cheese ice cream, try more healthy dessert recipes!

High Protein Chocolate Mousse

Cottage Cheese Banana Bread

Protein Mug Cake

Ice Cream Toppings

Pair cottage cheese ice cream with delicious toppings and mix-ins. Feel free to get creative and create unique flavor combinations!

• Fruit: Strawberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Mango, Bananas, Fig Jam
• Nuts: Peanuts, Almonds, Walnuts, Pecans
• Chocolate: Chocolate Nibs, Shaved Chocolate
• Coffee: Espresso Powder, Espresso Shot, Instant Coffee
• Spices: Cinnamon, Cardamom, Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Coconut: Coconut Flakes, Toasted Coconut
• Cream: Whipped Cream, Whipped Coconut Cream
• Drizzle: Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Sauce
• Crumbles: Granola, Graham Crackers

How to Serve the Ice Cream

• Bowl or Cone: Scoop the ice cream into a serving-size bowl or cone, and enjoy it like regular ice cream.
• Sundae: Layer the ice cream with fresh fruit and nuts. Then, top the dessert with whipping cream.
• Banana Split: Cut a banana in half and scoop the ice cream onto it.

What to do with the Leftovers

• Freeze: Generally, it takes about 4 hours for the ice cream to freeze completely. However, it’s always a good idea to check the consistency of the ice cream periodically by giving it a quick stir or gentle shake to ensure that it doesn’t get freezer-burned. Cover an airtight container with plastic before sealing the lid to prevent crystals from forming. Cottage cheese ice cream will keep for two weeks.
• Thaw: Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for up to 30 minutes; this will soften the ice cream just enough to make it easier to scoop.

Frequently Asked Questions

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