Description
Berries Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, protein-packed frozen dessert blending low-fat cottage cheese with fresh berries for a healthy, low-fat treat without an ice cream maker.
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: fresh berries or mint for garnish
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, berries, honey, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent ice crystals and ensure creaminess.
- Scoop into bowls and garnish with fresh berries or mint if desired.
Notes
- Use strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or any berry combination.
- Fold in chopped nuts, granola, or dark chocolate chips before freezing for added texture.
- Substitute vegan cottage cheese or silken tofu for a vegan option.
- Add lemon juice or zest to brighten the flavor.
- Store ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- Let sit at room temperature a few minutes before scooping for easier serving.
- No ice cream maker needed; manual stirring prevents ice crystals.
- Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Add protein powder to boost protein content.
- Plain cottage cheese is best for flavor control.
- Suitable and healthy frozen treat for kids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
