Creamy Vanilla Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (No Churn)
Make a high protein, creamy vanilla cottage cheese ice cream at home. This simple, no churn recipe creates a healthy frozen dessert that tastes indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 6 hr 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Churn
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup sweetener (e.g., maple syrup or preferred substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the cottage cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt into a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed to ensure no lumps remain. This step is key for a smooth texture.
- Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container, such as a loaf pan or airtight container.
- Cover the container tightly with a lid or plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface of the mixture.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until firm. For the best texture, let it sit on the counter for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping.
- If using a Ninja Creami, process according to the machine’s instructions after the initial freeze.
Notes
- For an extra creamy result, you can blend in 1/4 cup of heavy cream or a splash of milk before freezing.
- To make a strawberry protein dessert, blend in 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries with the base ingredients.
- If you prefer a chocolate cottage cheese treat, add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder during blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 25
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