Description
A healthy and protein-packed alternative to traditional ice cream made with creamy cottage cheese and customizable flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk (or heavy cream for richness)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (like honey, sugar, or sugar substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for at least 180-240 minutes, or until firm.
- Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften.
- Scoop and enjoy! Add optional mix-ins as desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week. For optimal texture, let it soften before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending & Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg