You only need a few simple ingredients to make this high-protein cottage cheese ice cream recipe. This ice cream recipe is packed with protein and comes out thick, creamy, and insanely delicious every time! And since it’s made from nourishing ingredients, you’ll feel amazing after eating it. My family and I are obsessed!
Cottage cheese ice cream has gone viral recently— and there’s a good reason for it! What’s better than being able to enjoy a healthier, just-as-delicious version of your favorite sweet treat? If you’re a fan of cheesecake, you’re going to be obsessed with the flavor that cottage cheese adds to the ice cream. Though you may be skeptical— I can promise you, it tastes incredible!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s packed with protein. With protein-packed ingredients like cottage cheese and protein powder, this ice cream recipe will help you reach your protein goals with ease.
- This ice cream is actually good for you. My cottage cheese ice cream recipe is made from healthy, nourishing ingredients— unlike store-bought ice cream. Store-bought ice cream typically contains unhealthy, harmful ingredients— like high fructose corn syrup, canola or soybean oil, gums, preservatives, and more.
- It’s insanely delicious. This ice cream recipe comes out thick, creamy, and perfectly sweet. The flavor is so rich and delicious— my entire family is obsessed with it!
- It’s easy to make. All you have to do is blend the ingredients together, and add to your ice cream maker— it’s as simple as that! You can also use a Ninja Creami to make this cottage cheese ice cream (which is what I do!).
- It’s versatile. You can add any mix-ins or toppings of your choosing. Fresh fruit, chocolate chips, cacao powder— you name it! Since the flavor of this cottage cheese ice cream recipe is reminiscent of a sweet, vanilla cheesecake, my favorite mix-ins are freshly cut strawberries and homemade graham crackers! It tastes just like a strawberry shortcake— it’s so good!
Equipment
To make this ice cream recipe, you’ll need either an ice cream maker or Ninja Creami. You’ll also need a high speed blender to combine all the ingredients into a smooth mixture.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cottage cheese (full fat)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk (whole)
- 6 scoops whey protein powder (Use the flavor of your choice. I love to use vanilla!)
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Add 3 egg yolks to make your ice cream extra creamy!
How to Make High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
For Ninja Creami
1. Blend Base
Add all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Pour & Freeze
Pour the mixture into Ninja Creami containers. Add any flavorings like frozen strawberries, pineapple, or caramel after the first blend (optional). Freeze for at least 24 hours.
3. Process
Remove container from freezer and let sit for 3 minutes. Use the Ice Cream setting to process. For added fruit, process again after adding.
4. Optional Mix-Ins
Stir in toppings like chopped dates or graham crackers by hand. Enjoy right away, or re-freeze for a firmer texture.
For Ice Cream Maker
1. Blend Base
Blend all of the ingredients together in a high-speed blender until smooth. If you’d like to add frozen fruit to create a fruity-flavored ice cream, add before blending.
2. Churn
Pour into a prepared ice cream maker and churn for 20–25 minutes until soft-serve consistency.
3. Add Mix-Ins
During the last few minutes of churning, add in any toppings like chopped dates or graham crackers.
4. Freeze for Firmness
Transfer to a container and freeze for 2–4 hours for firmer texture. Serve with additional toppings if desired.
High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Ninja Creami, or Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
- 4 cups cottage cheese full fat
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk whole
- 6 scoops whey protein powder flavor of choice
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- 3 egg yolks optional
Instructions
For Ninja Creami
- Add all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into Ninja Creami containers. Add any flavorings like frozen strawberries, pineapple, or caramel after the first blend (optional). Freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Remove container from freezer and let sit for 3 minutes. Use the Ice Cream setting to process. For added fruit, process again after adding.
- Stir in toppings like chopped dates or graham crackers by hand. Enjoy right away, or re-freeze for a firmer texture.
For Ice Cream Maker
- Blend all of the ingredients together in a high-speed blender until smooth. If you'd like to add frozen fruit to create a fruity-flavored ice cream, add before blending.
- Pour into a prepared ice cream maker and churn for 20–25 minutes until soft-serve consistency.
- During the last few minutes of churning, add in any toppings like chopped dates or graham crackers.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for 2–4 hours for firmer texture. Serve with additional toppings if desired.
Notes
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