Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Cottage cheese ice cream is a creamy, protein-packed frozen dessert made with just two main ingredients. It’s quick, customizable, and requires no ice cream maker, making it a healthier yet indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 1 minute (includes freezing)
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup frozen banana (optional, or cashews/skinless almonds for extra creaminess)
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese and maple syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Optional: Blend in frozen banana or cashews for a richer texture.
- Transfer mixture to a loaf pan, cover, and freeze for about 1 hour.
- Before scooping, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Frozen banana or cashews help prevent iciness.
- Mix in flavors like peanut butter, cocoa, or espresso for variations.
- Stir mixture every 30 minutes in the first hour for extra smoothness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/cottage-cheese-ice-cream/
