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Healthy Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

This Healthy Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is creamy, high in protein, and incredibly easy to make. Made with cottage cheese, natural sweeteners, and your favorite mix-ins, it's a healthier frozen dessert that's perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • Fresh berries for topping

Method
 

  1. Add the cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to a blender or food processor.
  2. For strawberry cottage cheese ice cream, add the frozen strawberries. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. If using chocolate chips or other mix-ins, stir them in after blending.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Cover and freeze for 2–4 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
  6. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping. Top with fresh berries, chocolate chips, or peanut butter if desired.

Notes

  • Blend thoroughly for the smoothest texture.
  • Full-fat cottage cheese produces the creamiest results.
  • If frozen overnight, allow extra time to soften before serving.
  • Try different flavors like chocolate, peanut butter, banana, or mixed berry.
  • Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.