Description
Strawberry cottage cheese ice cream is a high‑protein, creamy frozen treat made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, and a touch of sweetness. It’s a guilt‑free dessert that feels rich and satisfying while giving you a boost of protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup low‑fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the chopped strawberries, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice (if using), and a pinch of salt in a blender or food processor.
- Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or lemon if desired.
- If you have an ice cream maker, pour the blended mixture into the machine and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft‑serve consistency.
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer‑safe container and freeze for about 1 hour. Then stir vigorously with a fork or whisk to break up ice crystals. Repeat every 30 minutes until fully frozen and creamy (about 3–4 times).
- Once the ice cream is firm and creamy, serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries if fresh aren’t available — no need to thaw before blending.
- Add a handful of chopped berries or dark chocolate chips for texture.
- For a lower sugar version, reduce honey or swap with a natural sweetener you prefer.
- Mix in a scoop of protein powder for extra protein (choose vanilla or unflavored).
- Scoop into bowls and top with fresh berries, toasted coconut, or sliced almonds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook / Freezer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: strawberry cottage cheese ice cream, high protein dessert, healthy frozen treat, creamy fruit ice cream