High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ninja Creami Ice Cream
Indulge in this creamy, high-protein ice cream made with cottage cheese, perfect for a nutritious dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending and Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Protein-rich
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup milk (or your preferred milk alternative)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or nuts
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese, milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract in a blender until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture into the Ninja Creami container, leveling it off for even freezing.
- Freeze for 4-5 hours until solid.
- Process the frozen mix in the Ninja Creami according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Add your favorite mix-ins, if desired, and fold them in.
- Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture or return to the freezer for firmer ice cream.
Notes
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture. Avoid over-blending to keep some lumps for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg