Who would have thought that cottage cheese would make such a creamy delicious desert ? Honestly, people become quite polarised about it, i can eat it from the tub, but i have friends who see it as a reminder of many a failed diet!
Similar to Greek yogurt, it has a thick, creamy texture and can be enjoyed sweet or savoury. It's also high in protein, making it the perfect secret ingredient in this protein ice cream. And for those of you who want to hop on the cottage cheese train but can't get over the curd texture, this recipe is for you!
This protein ice cream recipe is going to be a go-to this summer because it's just so simple. With only 4 basic ingredients, all it takes is 5 minutes of prep and you've got yourself the best healthy snack or dessert. Creamy, cooling and refreshing, I already know I'll be making this ice cream for all my friends and family as we enter the summer!
Ingredients:
- 500 grm tub Cottage cheese (personally i prefer the Anchor brand)
- Fruit of choice (adjust to suit your preference)
- Honey to taste. (If you have a sweet tooth, you can add quite a lot!)
- 1-2tsp Vanilla extract (best to use the natural and not artificial one here)
Instructions:
- In a high powered blender or food processor, add all ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- Once smooth, pour the cottage cheese mixture into a freezer friendly container with a lid. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until frozen.
- Scoops of protein ice cream in a bowl.
- Run an ice cream scoop under warm water to help scoop out your ice cream and enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
This cottage cheese ice cream can be customized any way you like, so dream up some fun flavors! The easiest way to switch it up is by using different fruits. This is also a great opportunity to enjoy seasonal produce, so enjoy all the berries as we enter summer!
Here are some other fun ideas to mix it up:
Blueberry Lemon: Use blueberries and add lemon zest.
Strawberry Cheesecake: Use strawberries and graham cracker crumbles. Bonus points if you swirl in some strawberry chia jam!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana: Use banana and swirl in peanut butter. Finish with chocolate chips or chopped candy bars (if you want to get fancy!).