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Creamy Cottage Cheese Protein Ice Cream Recipe with Cookie Dough Bites

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A quick, easy, and healthy protein-packed ice cream made with blended cottage cheese and fun cookie dough bites, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup almond milk or any milk of choice (unsweetened recommended)
  • 1 scoop vanilla-flavored protein powder (optional)
  • Cookie Dough Bites:
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough Bites: In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, mini chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until a dough forms. If too sticky, add a teaspoon more almond flour. (5 minutes)
  2. Chill the Cookie Dough: Roll dough into small bite-sized balls (about 1 teaspoon each) and place on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 15 minutes to firm up. (15 minutes)
  3. Blend the Ice Cream Base: In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, almond milk, and protein powder if using. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. (5 minutes)
  4. Fold in Cookie Dough Bites: Remove cookie dough bites from freezer and gently fold into the ice cream base with a spatula. Do not blend again. (2 minutes)
  5. Freeze to Set: Transfer mixture to an airtight container and freeze for 2-3 hours until firm enough to scoop. Stir once halfway through freezing to prevent large ice crystals. (2-3 hours)
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Scoop into bowls or cones. Let sit 5 minutes before scooping if too hard.

Notes

Blend cottage cheese thoroughly for a silky smooth texture. Stir ice cream once during freezing to prevent ice crystals. Freeze cookie dough bites before folding in to maintain texture. Let ice cream sit 5 minutes before scooping if too hard. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute with coconut-based alternatives and plant-based protein powder.

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