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Creamy high-protein cottage cheese ice cream topped with honey drizzle and chocolate chips, served in a white bowl.

Vanilla Cottage Cheese Ice Cream (Ninja CREAMi)

5 from 4 votes
This creamy and protein-rich Vanilla Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is made with just a few clean ingredients and processed in the Ninja CREAMi for a guilt-free frozen dessert that tastes like real ice cream!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Freeze Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 7 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Full-fat cottage cheese For creamy texture and protein
  • 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey Sweetener; adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds rich vanilla flavor
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk (optional) For smoother texture during respin

Equipment

  • 1 Blender For blending cottage cheese until smooth
  • 1 Ninja CREAMi Used to churn the frozen base into creamy ice cream
  • 1 CREAMi Pint Container Must use the official container; freeze flat for best results
  • 1 Freezer To freeze the mixture for 12–24 hours
  • 1 Spatula or Spoon To scoop out and mix in toppings after spinning
  • 1 set Measuring spoons For accurate amounts of vanilla, sweetener, and milk (if using)
  • 1 Measuring cup To measure the cottage cheese

Method
 

  1. Blend cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Pour into Ninja CREAMi pint and freeze for 12–24 hours.
  3. Process using the “Lite Ice Cream” setting.
  4. If crumbly, add 1–2 tbsp milk and respin.
  5. Scoop and enjoy! Add mix-ins if you like.

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