Ingredients
✓ 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (strained to remove excess liquid)
✓ 1/4 cup sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave, or sugar substitute)
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✓ 1/2 cup milk or cream (adjust to desired consistency)
✓ 1/4 cup fresh fruit puree or cocoa powder
✓ 1 teaspoon lemon juice or zest
✓ Fresh or frozen berries, mango, pineapple, or coconut flakes
✓ Chopped nuts such as almonds or walnuts
✓ Fresh herbs like mint or basil leaves
✓ Dark chocolate chips (for chocolate variation)
Instructions
✓ Strain the cottage cheese to remove excess liquid.
✓ Mix together strained cottage cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, and milk or cream.
✓ Add fruit puree or cocoa powder and lemon juice/zest; stir well.
✓ Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
✓ Churn mixture into ice cream in a food processor or electric mixer.
✓ Garnish with fresh fruits, nuts, and herbs before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Adjust quantities based on desired consistency and flavor preferences.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15