Description
If you’re looking for a quick dessert, a healthy snack, or a high-protein treat, this High-Protein Cottage Cheese Ninja Creami Ice Cream is a must-try. It’s creamy, smooth, and tastes just like traditional ice cream — but without all the extra sugar and fat. Thanks to the power of the Ninja Creami and protein-rich cottage cheese, this recipe makes for a fantastic addition to your list of easy recipes, healthy food ideas, and breakfast or dessert options. Perfect for post-workout fuel or a guilt-free indulgence, this ice cream is as satisfying as it is nutritious.
Ingredients
1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk or regular milk
1 pinch salt (optional)
Mix-ins: chocolate chips, chopped fruit, nut butter, or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. Add cottage cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional salt into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and lump-free.
2. Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, level the surface, and seal. Freeze for 12–24 hours.
3. Insert frozen pint into Ninja Creami, lock the blade lid, and run the “Ice Cream” cycle.
4. If the texture is crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and re-spin using the “Re-Spin” function.
5. Add desired mix-ins (chocolate chips, fruit, etc.) and use the “Mix-In” cycle to blend them in.
6. Scoop and enjoy immediately or store the remainder in the freezer. Re-spin again before next serving for best texture.
Notes
Always blend the base until completely smooth for the creamiest texture.
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a richer, more indulgent result.
Don’t skip the re-spin if the first cycle yields a crumbly texture — it makes all the difference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blended and Frozen
- Cuisine: Healthy, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg