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Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Delicious Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Made Easy

This Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a high-protein, guilt-free dessert made with cottage cheese for a creamy texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk Whole milk for richest texture.
  • 1 packet pudding mix Sugar-free option if desired.
  • 0.5 cup sugar Adjust or substitute with sugar alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Use small curd for better blending.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances overall flavor.
Optional Mix-Ins and Toppings
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips Add after smoothing the base.
  • 1 cup fresh fruits Strawberries, blueberries, or bananas.
  • 2 tablespoons nut butter Mix in post-blending.
  • 2 tablespoons honey or granola For topping.

Equipment

  • Ninja Creami machine

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, pudding mix, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and free of lumps.
  2. Add cottage cheese to the mixture and blend using an immersion blender until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, filling just below the rim and level the top.
  4. Freeze the pint for at least 24 hours.
  5. Let the frozen mixture sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before processing.
  6. Insert the pint into the Ninja Creami machine and select the Ice Cream function to churn.
  7. If the texture is too hard, add 1 tablespoon of milk and re-spin.
  8. Scoop ice cream into bowls and add desired mix-ins or toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

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