High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, low-sugar dessert perfect for hot days or healthy snacking. It’s a diabetes-friendly, gluten-free, and lacto-vegetarian treat that blends in minutes with just five wholesome ingredients.
Servings: 2
Calories: 160.5kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese 2%
- 1 cup blueberries frozen
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Instructions
- Add cottage cheese, blueberries, maple syrup, lemon zest, and vanilla to a blender or food processor.1 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup blueberries, 1 tsp maple syrup, ½ tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Blend until super smooth and creamy.
- Serve and enjoy!
Cooking Tips
- Use frozen blueberries: They create a thicker, ice cream–like texture and help chill the mixture instantly.
- Blend thoroughly: Let the blender run for an extra minute to ensure a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Adjust sweetness: Add a bit more maple syrup or a pinch of stevia if you prefer a sweeter dessert without adding much sugar.
- Freeze for firmness: For a scoopable texture, transfer to a container and freeze for 30–60 minutes after blending.
- Add fibre and thickness: Blend in 1 tablespoon of chia seeds for extra fibre and a pudding-like texture.
- Try mix-ins: Top with chopped nuts (if not nut-free), shredded coconut, or a few extra blueberries for added texture.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
High-Protein Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Serving Size
0.75 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
160.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
4.8
g
7
%
Saturated Fat
1.8
g
11
%
Cholesterol
17.9
mg
6
%
Sodium
332
mg
14
%
Potassium
177.8
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
1.8
g
8
%
Sugar
12.5
g
14
%
Protein
12.2
g
24
%
Vitamin C
7.8
mg
9
%
Vitamin D
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
96.3
mg
10
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
Magnesium
13.9
mg
3
%
Zinc
0.6
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.