Cottage Cheese Ninja Creami

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Freeze Time: 24 hours
• Processing Time: 5-10 minutes
• Total Time: ~24 hours 15 minutes
• Servings: 2 (½ pint each)
• Difficulty: Super easy
• Equipment: Ninja Creami
• Dietary Info: High-protein, gluten-free, keto-friendly with tweaks

Picture a hot summer evening, we’re beat from a gym session and craving ice cream. But store-bought pints were either sugar bombs or tasted like cardboard. While scrolling X for ideas, we found a post raving about cottage cheese in Ninja Creami recipes. We were like, “Cottage cheese? No way!” But curiosity won, and after a few tries, we were hooked. Blending cottage cheese makes it super creamy, like gelato, and this chocolate version is rich, fudgy, and keeps us full. We’ve tweaked it over a dozen batches to get it just right. If you love fitness or just want a healthier treat, this is your jam. Ready to make it?

Here’s what you need for this high-protein chocolate ice cream. We’ve included our favorite brands to make shopping easy.

• 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp heavy cream

Step 1: Blend It Smooth

• What to Do: Toss 1 cup cottage cheese, ½ cup almond milk, 2 tbsp pudding mix, 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener, 1 tsp vanilla, and 2 tbsp heavy cream (if using) into a blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until silky.
• Our Tip: A high-powered blender works best. An immersion blender in a tall container is okay too.
• Time: 5 minutes

Step 2: Pour and Freeze

• What to Do: Pour the mix into a Ninja Creami pint container, keeping below the max fill line. Pop on the lid and freeze flat for 24 hours.
• Our Tip: Write the date on the lid to track freezing time.
• Time: 24 hours

Step 3: Spin It in the Ninja Creami

• What to Do: Take the pint out (let it sit 5 minutes if super hard). Place in the Ninja Creami and hit “Lite Ice Cream.”
• Our Tip: If it’s powdery, add 1 tbsp almond milk and re-spin once or twice.
• Time: 5-10 minutes

Step 4: Add Some Crunch (Optional)

• What to Do: Mix in 2 tbsp chocolate chips or almonds using the “Mix-In” setting or a spoon.
• Our Tip: Freeze mix-ins for 5 minutes to prevent them from melting the ice cream.
• Time: 2 minutes

Step 5: Scoop and Savor

• What to Do: Scoop into chilled bowls or cones. Sprinkle with cocoa powder or extra chips for flair.
• Our Tip: Chill bowls for 5 minutes to keep them cold.
• Time: 1 minute

We’ve goofed this recipe a few times, so here’s how to get it perfect.

Tips for Nailing It

• Blend Like Crazy: Curds make it icy, so blend until super smooth.
• Go Full-Fat: Full-fat cottage cheese is creamier, but low-fat’s fine for lighter diets.
• Re-Spin if Needed: Powdery texture? Add a splash of milk and spin again.
• Freeze Flat: A tilted pint can mess up the Ninja Creami blade.

Mistakes We Made (So You Don’t)

• Overfilling: We spilled mix everywhere once, stick to the max fill line.
• Rushing the Freeze: Less than 24 hours gave a weird texture. Plan ahead.
• Grainy Sweeteners: Erythritol was gritty; use liquid monk fruit for keto.

Storage:

• Keep in the Ninja Creami pint with the lid for up to 2 weeks.
• Or use a sealed container with plastic wrap to block freezer burn.

Reheating:

• Re-spin with 1 tbsp milk for creamy results.
• Or thaw 10-15 minutes at room temp for soft-serve.

Our Tips:

Don’t microwave, it turns into a soupy mess.

Here’s the nutrition scoop, based on our tests. explains why protein-packed desserts rock.

Per ½ Pint (No Mix-Ins):

• Calories: ~180
• Protein: 20g
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 8g (4g net carbs with keto options)

Notes:

• Varies with cottage cheese (4% vs. low-fat) or milk.
• Mix-ins add ~50 calories.

This chocolate cottage cheese ice cream is our secret weapon for guilt-free treats. Our first scoop blew us away, fudgy, creamy, and packed with 20g of protein! We learned the hard way to blend thoroughly after a few icy batches. The cottage cheese tang blends so well with chocolate, and dark chocolate chips make it feel fancy. We love scooping it into chilled bowls with a cocoa sprinkle for that chef vibe. Try it and play with flavors, strawberry next for us! Share your creations on Pinterest. What mix-ins will you add?