Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a surprising treat is made up of just a few simple ingredients. Creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein this healthy dessert is perfect as an after dinner treat!
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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream: Viral TikTok Recipe
When I saw Cottage Cheese Ice Cream starting to trend I immediately knew I had to try it.
I mean I have been trying to bring Cottage Cheese back for years. Between my Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs, Cottage Cheese Apple Breakfast Bowl, Cottage Cheese Peanut Butter Bowls, and my No Ricotta Spinach Stuffed Shells you can assume I love cottage cheese and incorporating it into my meals.
I first saw this recipe go viral on Instagram and of course I had to post my own Instagram version of it.
The beauty about this ice cream is that it really is a 2 ingredient recipe being that cottage cheese and honey are at the base. BUT to me it is way more fun to add flavors!
So for my version I am sharing is based off of my Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese bowls that I shared above. So I am incorporating banana and well as some swirls of peanut butter in my recipe. (You could also easily add in chocolate chips as well).
If this flavor doesn’t sound great no worries there are plenty variations…
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Variations
Plain: Just use the cottage cheese and honey to make the original 2-ingredient recipe.
Vanilla: Follow the plain recipe as above but add in vanilla bean or vanilla extract
Strawberry Cheesecake: Add in about 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries and swirl in graham crackers at the end.
Blueberry: Add in about 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries.
Mango: Add in about 1/2 cup of frozen mango (maybe add a little mint leaf in there too to really up the flavor?!)
Coffee: Add a shot of espresso?!
Chai: Add a teaspoon or so of my Homemade Chai Spice Blend.
Ingredients
Full Fat Cottage Cheese – Not all cottage cheese is created equal, different brands can vary quite a bit in the ingredients used. Some brands tend to use a lot of fillers and preservatives while others keep the list quite small with simple ingredients like milk and cream. So this is one of those foods that is really helpful to pick up the container and read the back of a few before making your selection. When searching for cottage cheese you will also have different fat options these usually are full fat at 4%, low fat at 1%, or No Fat Cottage Cheese. I highly recommend using the full fat for this recipe. Ice cream depends a lot on the fats to keep it creamy and delicious, so with a small 4% of fat in the full fat cottage cheese it is still no where near what traditional ice cream would be to get that creaminess so the cottage cream ice cream will naturally come out more icy than a traditional ice cream would. If you were to use a no fat or low fat variety you are going to make it even less creamy and more icy.
Honey – Honey is pretty much all I am seeing as the sweetener in this trending food and I think it makes a lot of sense to use honey which is why I am using it but if you wanted to play around with other sweeteners I am sure you could give it a try.
Banana– Frozen or Not. I am partial to using a frozen banana because I think that it helps with the consistency (think when you make a smoothie with a frozen banana versus if you didn’t use a frozen banana). Of course if you don’t have any bananas currently frozen you can use a room temperature one no problem.
100% Peanut Butter – In order for the peanut butter to swirl in you will want to use 100% peanut butter or at least a natural peanut butter that is natural more liquidy than lets say a diff peanut butter that is made to be more rigid. If you are looking to make your own peanut butter (it’s super easy) I have a blog post all about How to make 100% Peanut Butter.
For a complete detailed list of the ingredients continue towards the bottom of the page.
Instructions
Add the cotttage cheese, honey, and banana to a blender or food processor. Blend until everything is very smooth.
Transfer to a freezer safe container. Add dollops of the peanut butter across the top of the cottge cheese ice cream. Using a butter knife carefully swirl the peanut butter into the ice cream to create swirls.
Cover and transfer to the freezer. Let freeze about 4 hours. Before serving take out the container and let it rest at room tmperature for 5-10 minutes. Scoop the cottage cheese ice cream into bowls and enjoy.
I think so. I think a lot of it is going to have to do with if. you like cottage cheese in the first place. It is also important to note that because this is called ice cream doesn’t mean it is going to taste like traditional ice cream, obviously it is going to be different.
Is cottage cheese ice cream healthy?
Yes! This ice cream has 17 grams of protein. It also includes fiber and is sweetened with a natural sweetener. Not to mention this will help fill you up to keep you focused.
How long can Cottage Cheese Ice Cream last in the freezer?
If covered properly about 2 weeks (if it lasts that long). Just make sure every time you serve it you let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature.
If you like this Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe you might also like:
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Healthy Apple Nachos
Banana Chai Smoothie
Gingerbread Ice Cream
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Yield: 4 servings
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This no-churn delicious Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is almost too good to be true. With just a handful of ingredients this ice cream is creamy, tasty, and packed with protien!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Rest Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours5 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups full fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup honey
1 frozen banana
1/4 cup 100% all natural peanut butter
Instructions
Add the cotttage cheese, honey, and banana to a blender or food processor. Blend until everything is very smooth.
Transfer to a freezer safe container. Add dollops of the peanut butter across the top of the cottge cheese ice cream. Using a butter knife carefully swirl the peanut butter into the ice cream to create swirls.
Cover and transfer to the freezer. Let freeze about 4 hours. Before serving take out the container and let it rest at room tmperature for 5-10 minutes. Scoop the cottage cheese ice cream into bowls and enjoy.
For most recipes that use two cups or so of cottage cheese, about four hours of freezing time is ideal. (For a half batch, you still need two hours.) After that, it becomes a hard, icy mess — and doesn't usually defrost in an appetizing way.
For most recipes that use two cups or so of cottage cheese, about four hours of freezing time is ideal. (For a half batch, you still need two hours.) After that, it becomes a hard, icy mess — and doesn't usually defrost in an appetizing way.
You can cut calories and fat from your diet and promote healthy weight loss by substituting cottage cheese for other foods. Here are some suggestions: Add cottage cheese to your morning smoothie. Top cottage cheese with fresh berries, mango, or pineapple for a healthy snack.
For a younger generation of increasingly plant-based eaters who no longer consider drinking cow's milk “cool,” the revival of the dairy-based cottage cheese by Gen Z has many confused. One of the biggest reasons cottage cheese seems to be making a comeback is due to its highly nutritious profile.
“While there is no denying that cottage cheese ice cream offers a lower calorie count, less saturated fat and higher amount of protein compared to ice cream, adding a ton of sugary mix-ins will quickly increase the calorie count and amount of added sugar,” warned dietitian Dana Angelo White in an article for the Food ...
To make sure that your cottage cheese ice cream doesn't get icy, once you've placed it in the freezer, give it a good fold every 30 minutes. Cottage cheese has a good amount of water, so once you freeze it, that water will also freeze. Keep it creamy with this quick step.
What is in cottage cheese that burns fat? Cottage cheese itself does not burn fat. But it is high in protein, with 25 grams per one cup serving. Fat is burned through exercise and moving your body.
Low in fat: Full-fat cottage cheese contains less fat than some other cheeses (4% fat versus 30% fat in cheddar), and its high protein makes it an excellent low-fat option. Provides calcium: Studies show that increasing calcium can help you lose weight when combined with a calorie-restricted diet.
This fad diet provides quick weight loss by using cottage cheese as the basis for your meals. While it is safe for most people to eat cottage cheese every day, it should not be consumed to the extent that you exclude other food groups. Also, some types of cottage cheese contain high amounts of sodium and/or sugar.
Pair It. Cottage cheese with fruit can make an easy and quick breakfast or snack. Pair with fresh or frozen strawberries, blueberries, peaches or pineapple! Top your bowl of cottage cheese with sliced almonds or granola for some added crunch.
For a sweet blended cottage cheese dessert, and in your favorite fruit and a drizzle of honey. Peaches, strawberries, and blueberries are a family favorite. You can even add in protein powder and chocolate chips for a high protein dessert. Add in some chia seeds or hemp seeds for even more nutrients.
Can dogs eat cottage cheese? Yes, dogs can eat cottage cheese. This type is actually low in fat and sodium so it is actually one of the better options to give your dog as an occasional treat.
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium, a mineral that plays a major role in tooth and bone health, and in the prevention of osteoporosis. It also helps you to regulate your blood pressure and might even play a role in preventing certain cancers, such as prostate cancer.
The protein found in milk — human or animal — is called casein, and when it breaks down in your body, it produces molecules called casomorphins. These strings of amino acids have the same effect in your brain as opiates do. Yep, it works kind of the same as heroin does in your brain.
Although cottage cheese is a healthy part of the diet, it does contain both saturated fat and sodium, two nutrients that are linked to health issues. Excessive saturated fat in the diet can raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and contribute to chronic illness, according to the National Institute of Health.
When frozen foods are exposed to cold, dry air, they get dehydrated. The moisture that leaves your ice cream mixes with the air and then refreezes on the surface of your treat. That's why it looks like there's frost on your ice cream; it's actually ice crystals created by the evaporated moisture.
The presence of too much water in your ice cream mix can cause iciness. This could be from using high-water content ingredients or from not blending your mix sufficiently. Try to balance out water-heavy ingredients with those high in fat, fiber, or sugar, and blend your mix thoroughly before freezing.
To ensure your homemade ice cream will come out creamy, use heavy cream, half-and-half or milk with a higher percentage milk fat, such as whole milk. If the ice cream is made with a lower percentage milk fat, it has the potential to become icy.
The short answer is yes, but it's not always recommended. Cottage cheese does not freeze particularly well. Freezing cottage cheese can change the texture and taste of the food. It is safe to freeze cottage cheese, but some of the liquid is lost, giving it a chunkier consistency.
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