Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Printable)

Protein-packed, creamy frozen treat featuring cottage cheese, honey, and mixed berries in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)

→ Sweetener

02 - 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Fruit

03 - 2 cups frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

→ Optional Add-ins

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

# Method:

01 - Combine cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract (if using) in a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add frozen berries and a pinch of salt to the mixture. Blend again until thick and ice cream-like, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Taste the blend and add more honey if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - For a soft-serve texture, serve the mixture immediately.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container, smooth the surface, and freeze for 2 to 4 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping.
06 - Serve the prepared ice cream in bowls or cones and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in minutes and tastes like soft-serve ice cream, not a fitness hack.
  • The protein keeps you satisfied, so you're not reaching for seconds an hour later.
  • One blender, no special equipment, no ice cream maker required.
02 -
  • Cottage cheese texture matters—if you get a grainy result, your blender isn't running long enough or isn't powerful enough to fully break down the curds.
  • Frozen berries are essential; thawed berries will give you a runny, soupy texture that won't freeze properly.
03 -
  • Keep a bag of frozen berries in your freezer at all times—this dessert is always ten minutes away from happening.
  • Blending the cottage cheese fully before you add the berries prevents grainy pockets that make the texture feel off.
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