Ingredients
- 16 ounces (2 cups) full-fat cottage cheese
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1 cup diced strawberries or diced mango (optional)
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter (optional)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts (optional)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to a blender.
- Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until completely smooth with no visible curds.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Blend in smooth mix-ins like cocoa powder, fruit, or nut butter if desired.
- Fold in chunky mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts after blending.
- Transfer mixture to a shallow freezer-safe container.
- Press plastic wrap or parchment directly onto the surface.
- Freeze for 2–3 hours, stirring once after 60–90 minutes for creamier texture.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping and serving.
Notes
- Full-fat cottage cheese gives the creamiest texture.
- Blend thoroughly to avoid grainy texture.
- Stirring during freezing helps reduce ice crystals.
- Do not overfreeze without softening before serving.
- Limit mix-ins to 1–2 types for best consistency.
- Enjoy immediately after blending for a soft-serve version.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
