Description
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a delightful and healthy dessert combining creamy cottage cheese with fresh flavors of strawberries and bananas. This simple recipe is perfect for a nutritious treat that’s easy to prepare, making it great for anyone looking to enjoy a homemade frozen dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 3 cups frozen strawberries
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3 cups frozen banana slices
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend 1 1/2 cups of cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- For the strawberry flavor, add 3 cups of frozen strawberries, 3 tablespoons of honey, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the processed cottage cheese and blend until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- For the banana flavor, use 3 cups of frozen banana slices, 3 tablespoons of honey, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract; blend until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
Notes
For different flavors, try adding cocoa powder or crushed nuts to the basic mixture.
This ice cream can be made in advance for a sweet treat anytime, just ensure it’s stored properly.
Ensure the cottage cheese is well-blended for a smooth texture. Avoid large lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg