Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (3 Flavors)
Ice cream…but make it guilt free! These 3 delicious cottage cheese ice cream recipes are packed with protein, low in calories, and unbelievably creamy!
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream – 3 Flavors
Cottage cheese ice cream is a healthier twist on the classic frozen treat, with more protein and fewer calories than regular ice cream. It’s also easy to make with just a few simple ingredients!
When I first heard of cottage cheese ice cream, I’ll admit I was a little bit skeptical. I don’t really love cottage cheese itself, so I was unsure how it would work in an ice cream recipe.
Y’all…I stand corrected!! Cottage cheese ice cream is legit!!
My husband and I took a couple days to experiment with different flavors and these were our three favorites:
- Banana Pudding
- Strawberry Cheesecake
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
They’re all made with 5 ingredients or less and they all taste amazing!! Even the kids loved them!
But what really surprised me is how CREAMY cottage cheese ice cream is – it is even more creamy and decadent than traditional ice cream. To me it kind of tastes like frozen cheesecake…but it’s better for you!
Is Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Healthier Than Traditional Ice Cream?
Short answer: yes!
Cottage cheese ice cream is much higher in protein than regular ice cream. It is also lower in calories and our recipes are sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup. We also used real fruit and other natural ingredients wherever possible!
For comparison, here is our Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe compared to a big brand strawberry cheesecake ice cream:
Our Cottage Cheese Ice Cream:
- Less than 200 calories per serving
- 13 grams of protein per serving
- 21 grams of sugar (from fruit and natural sweeteners like honey)
Regular Ice Cream:
- 350 calories per serving
- 5 grams protein per serving
- 32 grams of sugar (most of that from added white cane sugar)
So while any ice cream is a treat, this cottage cheese ice cream has more than double the protein and way less calories and processed sugar than real ice cream!
Win-win…and yum-yum!!
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What Do You Need To Make Cottage Cheese Ice Cream?
I’ve divided each of the flavors into their own recipe section, with separate ingredients lists and directions. However, you will need a few things to make any or all of these recipes:
- Full-Fat Cottage Cheese (Whole Milk Cottage Cheese)
- High-Speed Blender or Food Processor
- Freezer-Safe Container or Loaf Pan
Banana Pudding Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 bananas
- 1 TB pure maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla wafer cookies
Directions:
- Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, and bananas, until smooth.
- Spread mixture in loaf pan and sprinkle with crushed nilla wafers.
- Freeze.
Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups strawberries (12-14 strawberries, tops removed)
- 2 whole graham crackers cookie sheets
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, honey, and half of the strawberries until smooth.
- Take the other half of the strawberries and chop into smaller pieces. Stir into batter.
- Spread in loaf pan and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers.
- Freeze.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions
- Blend cottage cheese, honey, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Stir chocolate chips into batter.
- Spread in loaf pan and freeze.
Video Demo:
Prep Tips
- Sweetener – I used natural sweeteners for each of these recipes. I choose either honey or real maple syrup, depending on which flavor I thought would best compliment each recipe. Feel free to substitute with your own favorite sweetener and adjust the sweetness level to your own taste.
- Cottage Cheese – I used full fat cottage cheese for this recipe because it will give a creamier texture to your dessert. Low fat dairy products are often diluted, so using them could affect the taste and texture of the ice cream.
- Variations – You can easily switch up the flavors of any of these recipes by substituting your favorite toppings. For example, you can make a different cheesecake flavor by using different berries instead of the strawberries, such as raspberries or blueberries.
- Storage Instructions – Keep the pan covered or use a freezer-safe airtight container for storage. For best results, I recommend enjoying within a week, though it may last longer in the freezer. When it starts to get ice crystals, that is a sign that the texture of the ice cream is starting to change. Fortunately, it is easy to whip up a fresh batch!
- Serving – Once the ice cream is frozen solid, it takes a little while to thaw out. I found that letting it thaw in the fridge for a couple hours before I planned to eat it made it just the right texture for easy scooping.
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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (3 Flavors)
Equipment
- Loaf Pan 1 pan per flavor
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
Banana Pudding Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 bananas
- 1 TB pure maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- Vanilla wafer cookies
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups strawberries 12-14 strawberries, tops removed
- 2 whole graham crackers cookie sheets
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 TB Peanut butter
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Banana Pudding Ice Cream Instructions:
- Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, and bananas, until smooth.
- Spread in loaf pan and sprinkle with crushed nilla wafers.
- Freeze.
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Directions:
- Blend cottage cheese, honey, and half of the strawberries until smooth.
- Take the other half of the strawberries and chop into smaller pieces. Stir into batter.
- Spread in loaf pan and sprinkle with crushed graham crackers.
- Freeze.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Instructions:
- Blend cottage cheese, honey, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Stir chocolate chips into batter.
- Spread in loaf pan and freeze.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
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