Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

4.87 from 130 votes

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

This creamy chocolate Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is the ultimate high-protein treat for warm days. It's low carb, low calorie and doesn't taste like cottage cheese at all. The best part? It's made with just 3 ingredients in 2 minutes–no ice cream maker!

Prep Time2

Freezing Time4

Total Time4 2

Course: Dessert, Snacks

Cuisine: Gluten-free, High Protein, Keto, Low calorie, Low carb, Low fat

Keyword: chocolate, cottage cheese

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 cup (220 g) cottage cheese full fat recommended
2 tbsp cocoa powder
3 to 5 tbsp maple syrup or honey, to taste

Instructions

In a blender, combine cottage cheese with the cocoa powder and maple syrup. Optionally, add any extra ingredient you want.
Process until all the ingredients have blended into a smooth cream.
Scoop the cottage cheese mixture out into a loaf pan lined with parchment, then cover with a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap to prevent freezer burns. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
After freezing, remove from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes. Scoop into a serving bowl and enjoy with your favorite toppings.

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Storage Directions

Store in an airtight container or a loaf pan covered with plastic wrap for up to one week. For the best texture, enjoy within 2-3 days. Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving, or blend briefly to restore creaminess.

Recipe Variations

Protein powder: Swap cocoa powder for a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder. If using flavored protein powder, adjust sweetener to taste.
Vanilla: Skip the cocoa powder and add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract for a creamy, classic vanilla ice cream.
Fruit: Blend in ½ cup of frozen fruit like bananas, strawberries, or blueberries for a punch of natural sweetness.
No cocoa: Omit the cocoa powder, and feel free to customize it with your favorite mix-ins such as vanilla extract, peanut butter or protein powder.
Keto: Swap maple syrup for keto syrup or keto honey, and make sure you use unsweetened cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts

Nutritional values are approximate and will vary depending on the brand and fat content of the cottage cheese used. For the most accurate macros, calculate them based on your specific ingredients.

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