cottage cheese ice cream

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for cottage cheese ice cream that’s creamy and high in protein!

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cottage cheese (preferably full-fat or low-fat)
• 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free milk)
• 1/4 cup sweetener (like honey, maple syrup, or erythritol)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts

Instructions:

1. Blend the Ingredients:
   • In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Taste and Adjust:
   • Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if needed. You can add more sweetener or vanilla to suit your preferences.
3. Chill the Mixture:
   • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to chill.
4. Churn:
   • If you have an ice cream maker, pour the chilled mixture into it and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
   • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze. Stir every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours to break up ice crystals until it’s firm.
5. Add Mix-ins (Optional):
   • If you’re adding chocolate chips, fruit, or nuts, fold them into the mixture once it’s at a soft-serve consistency.
6. Serve:
   • Once the ice cream is fully frozen, scoop it into bowls and enjoy!

Tips:

• For a chocolate version, add 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or melted dark chocolate to the mixture before blending.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week.

Enjoy your creamy cottage cheese ice cream!