Creamy, refreshing, and packed with protein, this Strawberry Cottage Cheese Protein Ice Cream blends smooth cottage cheese, sweet strawberries, and vanilla protein powder into a rich, scoopable frozen treat - no ice cream maker required. A healthier dessert that tastes indulgent while keeping you full and satisfied. 🍓🍦
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, clean eating ice cream, healthy protein nice cream recipe, strawberry cottage cheese protein ice cream, strawberry protein ice cream, strawberry protein ice cream recipe
Servings 1
Ingredients
1cupcottage cheese (full-fat for a creamier texture)
1cupstrawberries (fresh or frozen)
1scoopvanilla protein powder
1-2tablespoonshoney or maple syrup (to taste)
1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Add cottage cheese to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.Add strawberries, protein powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.Blend again until fully combined and silky, scraping down the sides as needed.Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and smooth the top.Freeze for 2–3 hours, stirring once halfway through for a creamier texture.Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes, then scoop and enjoy.Optional Add-Ins & VariationsSwirl in melted dark or white chocolate before freezingAdd chopped strawberries for textureBlend with a squeeze of lemon juice for brightnessTurn into popsicles using molds for a grab-and-go treat.