Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Printable)

Protein-rich frozen treat of blended cottage cheese with honey and frozen berries.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

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

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a food processor or high-speed blender, blend cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla extract (if using) until smooth and creamy.
02 - Add frozen mixed berries and a pinch of salt, then blend until thick and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more honey if additional sweetness is desired.
04 - For a soft-serve texture, serve 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 serving.
06 - Spoon into bowls or cones and enjoy your creamy, protein-rich treat.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get that rich ice cream texture without the heavy cream crash afterward
  • The protein content means you can honestly call it post workout fuel
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with zero cooking required
02 -
  • Over blending can make the mixture thin and gummy so pulse until combined and smooth but don't go crazy
  • The texture firms up considerably in the freezer so if you can scoop it after four hours you nailed the consistency
  • Frozen fruit creates the structure here so fresh fruit will give you something closer to a smoothie than ice cream
03 -
  • Let your frozen fruit thaw for five minutes before blending if your blender struggles with hard chunks
  • Line your freezer container with parchment paper for effortless removal and no stuck on mess
  • Double the batch and keep it in the freezer for those emergency sweet cravings
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