High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
A simple, 4-ingredient blender ice cream recipe that delivers over 20g of protein per serving, perfect for a healthy dessert hack.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (220g) low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 tablespoon (15g) sweetener (e.g., erythritol, stevia, or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more almond milk. If too thin, add a few ice cubes and blend again.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for at least 2-3 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Enjoy your healthy ice cream hack!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder or a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Mix in berries, chocolate chips, or nuts after blending for added texture and flavor.
- Adjust sweetener to your preference.
- This recipe is a great alternative to traditional ice cream and fits well into a weight loss program.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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