Strawberry Cottage Cheese Protein Ice Cream
Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, nutrient-packed sweet treat that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Made with simple ingredients like fresh strawberries, cottage cheese, and a touch of natural sweetness, it’s a high-protein dessert that feels indulgent but is surprisingly healthy. You'll love how it tastes just like strawberry cheesecake in homemade ice cream form!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup filtered milk
- 60 g vanilla protein powder - 2 scoops
- 100 g strawberries - 5 strawberries for me
- 20 drops liquid stevia - add more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
Mix-Ins
- 50 g strawberries - diced (2-3 strawberries)
- 1 graham cracker - chopped (or 2 digestive biscuits)
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except the mix-ins to a Ninja Creami pint container.1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup filtered milk, 60 g vanilla protein powder, 100 g strawberries, 20 drops liquid stevia, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- Blend them with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Secure the lid and place it on a flat surface in the fridge for 24 hours.
- Take the pint out of the fridge and let it sit for 10 minutes,
- Scrape down any visible hump until the surface is flat.
- Spin on the lite ice cream setting.
- Dig a hole in the center of the ice cream in the pint. Add the diced strawberries and chopped graham cracker.50 g strawberries, 1 graham cracker
- Place the pint back into the ninja creami and select the mix-in setting.
- Scoop and enjoy!
Notes
- For a burst of sweetness, let the strawberries come to room temperature before blending.
- Avoid adding too much liquid to prevent an icy texture.
- Don’t skip the chill time—it’s crucial for getting that perfect texture!
Storage instructions
- Freezer-safe container: Store the ice cream in an airtight container or a loaf pan wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.
- Keep it fresh: Lay a piece of parchment paper directly on top of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals.
- Re-spin if needed: If the texture hardens too much in the freezer, let it thaw for 10 minutes and re-spin it in your Ninja Creami.
- Eat within a week: While it might last longer, the best texture and flavor are enjoyed within 7 days.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 1mg