This Berry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream recipe is an ultra-creamy, delicious, frozen treat made with only 6 ingredients.

Cottage cheese has gotten a makeover from when our grandparents ate it with pears or pineapple on top. (Remember that?) Growing up in the 1980s, cottage cheese had a bad rep. I think because it was associated with “diet” food.

If you are like me – or most people- the texture of cottage cheese was just never appealing. But my, how things have changed. Cottage cheese is certainly having its moment right now. Thanks to social media, whipped cottage cheese is all the rage.

Its just as it sounds, cottage cheese that’s been blended or whipped to a light, fluffy consistency- similar to yogurt. It has a delightful mouthfeel, with a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and a little salty. It’s also pretty versatile and works well with a ton of ingredients, like fresh fruit and nuts, just to name a few. The possibilities for customising a humble pot of blended cottage cheese into your new favourite high-protein dessert are almost endless.

Because cottage cheese is relatively low in carbohydrates, many who are on the keto diet or another low-carb eating plan are including it in their diets. Cottage cheese is really good for you. Not only is it full of protein and packed with nutrients, but it is low in calories. About 80% of the protein in cottage cheese is casein, which is slowly absorbed by your body, and is ideally consumed before sleep for muscle synthesis.

That makes cottage cheese the ideal evening snack. This cottage cheese ice cream has plenty of healthy protein, healthy fats and fibre as well as added vitamins and antioxidants, depending on what fruits and nuts you use as toppings. To harness the true power of cottage cheese, you need to whip it. This goes especially for people – who believe they don’t like cottage cheese and I think the issue is related to texture.  But when you give cottage cheese a trip through the food processor or blender, the textural conundrum goes away. All you’re left with is a creamy, airy mousse like treat.

Do you want a healthy, balanced sweet treat that still feels indulgent? Or are you looking for a way to add more protein to your everyday diet? Do you love the taste of cottage cheese, but not the texture? Then this quick and easy whipped cottage cheese ice cream dessert is definitely for you! You will be delighted when you see it just takes minutes to make this rich,  silky, smooth, berry ice cream that will instantly make your list of favourites.

Say what you like about cottage cheese, but it’s truly a winner in my books! Similar to Greek yogurt, it has a thick, creamy texture and can be enjoyed sweet or savoury. It’s also high in protein, making it the perfect secret ingredient in my protein ice cream. And for those of you who want to hop on the cottage cheese train but can’t get over the curd texture, this recipe is for you!

You could eat this for breakfast, as a snack or a healthy treat or dessert. I can’t wait to try another flavor though it would be hard to beat berry in my opinion. Sound too good to be true? It’s not! This frozen treat will satisfy those ice cream cravings without the guilt.

Why you will love this recipe:

Easy to make: You only need about 10 minutes of prep time to whip this up! Add all of the ingredients to your blender, blend, and then let the freezer do the rest of the work.
Delicious: Don’t worry if you are not a fan of cottage cheese, you can’t taste it at all. This turns out perfectly cold and creamy with incredible fruity flavor.
Customizable: Get creative and add any favorite toppings or fold in different ingredients.

Higher protein content means portion control. I find this homemade protein cottage cheese ice cream to be so thick and rich, a small portion goes a long way. Plus, with over 20 grams of protein per serving, it doesn’t spike your blood sugar and will satisfy that ice cream craving.

Berry Cottage Cheese Protein Ice Cream

This tasty ice cream is made with frozen fruit and cottage cheese for a treat that is creamy and delicious! It only takes a few minutes to make this healthy, balanced, simple recipe!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword berry cottage cheese protein ice cream, berry protein nice cream, blueberry protein ice cream, clean eating dessert or snack, clean eating ice cream, protein nice cream recipe

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup cottage cheese, full fat is best for the creamiest texture
• 1 1/2 cups frozen berries
• 1 banana, sliced, frozen
• 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

  Enjoy it immediately as soft serve ice cream or transfer the ice cream to a loaf pan and freeze for 1-2 hours for a firmer texture.

  If freezing for longer or overnight, place the pan in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour to allow to thaw slightly. This will make it easier to scoop.

  Serve with additional berries (fresh or frozen) and a sprig of mint, if desired, and enjoy.

  Notes: The ice cream has a thicker texture than regular ice cream, so it needs at least 5-10 minutes (if not longer) to thaw on the kitchen counter. This will make it easier to scoop and provide a creamier texture.

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