No-Churn Cottage Cheese Ice Cream You’ll Love

Name: Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cottage cheese; 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup fresh fruit or mix-ins (blueberries, strawberries, or chocolate chips)

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Creamy, High-Protein & No-Churn

This Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and unbelievably easy to make — no ice cream machine required. Packed with protein and customizable with your favorite mix-ins, it’s a guilt-free frozen treat you’ll want to keep in your freezer all summer long. 🍦✨

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

2 cups cottage cheese
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup fresh fruit or mix-ins (blueberries, strawberries, or chocolate chips)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Blend cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla until completely smooth.
Fold in fruit or mix-ins.
Transfer to a loaf pan, cover, and freeze 2–3 hours until scoopable.
Serve topped with extra fruit or chocolate drizzle.

🥄 Serving Suggestions

Swirl with peanut butter or Nutella before freezing.
Mix in cookie crumbs or granola for crunch.
Serve in a cone, bowl, or layered into parfaits.

🌿 Storage Tips

Freeze up to 2 weeks in airtight container.
Let sit 5 minutes before scooping for best texture.

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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

This Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is creamy, high in protein, and incredibly easy to make — no ice cream maker required! Just blend, freeze, and scoop for a wholesome frozen dessert.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dessert, High Protein, No-Churn

Cuisine: American

Calories: 140

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

2 cups cottage cheese
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup fresh fruit or mix-ins (blueberries, strawberries, or chocolate chips)

Equipment

blender or food processor
Loaf pan or freezer-safe container
spoon or spatula

Method

In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Fold in fresh fruit or chocolate chips.
Pour mixture into a loaf pan or container. Cover and freeze for 2–3 hours until scoopable.
Scoop and serve with additional fruit or toppings if desired.

Notes

Doesn’t taste like cottage cheese — blending makes it smooth and neutral.

Add peanut butter or Nutella swirls for extra flavor.

For a crunch, mix in granola or crushed cookies.

Use berries, mango, banana, or your favorite mix-ins.

Let sit at room temp for 5 minutes before scooping for best texture.

❓ FAQs

Does it taste like cottage cheese?

Not at all — blending makes it smooth and creamy like regular ice cream.

Can I make it sugar-free?

Yes, use stevia or monk fruit instead of honey.

What’s the best fruit to use?

Berries work best, but bananas and mango also taste great.

Can I make it vegan?

Swap cottage cheese for dairy-free yogurt for a plant-based version.

🍦 Final Thoughts

Cool, creamy, and endlessly versatile, this cottage cheese ice cream feels indulgent but is secretly wholesome. Add berries, chocolate, or nut butter swirls to make it your own. High in protein and easy to prepare, it’s a dessert you can enjoy guilt-free. With no machine required, it’s as simple as blend, freeze, and scoop. Try it today and discover your new favorite healthy ice cream!🍨💙