Ingredients (1–2 servings)
- 1½ cups frozen fruit
(banana, strawberries, mango, or mixed berries) - ½–¾ cup cottage cheese (full-fat = creamiest)
- 1 scoop protein powder
(vanilla or chocolate works best) - 2–4 tbsp milk (as needed for blending)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Sweetener to taste (optional): stevia, monk fruit, honey, etc.
Instructions
- Add everything to a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend until thick and smooth
– Stop and scrape sides as needed.
– Add milk slowly so it stays ice-cream thick. - Serve immediately like soft-serve
OR freeze 30–60 minutes to firm up.
Protein Macros (approx.)
Depends on brands, but roughly:
- Protein: 30–40g
- Calories: 250–350
- Sugar: Only from fruit
- No ice cream guilt
Flavor Variations
- Chocolate: chocolate protein + cocoa powder
- Cookies & Cream: vanilla protein + crushed protein cookies
- Peanut Butter: add 1 tbsp PB or PB powder
- Strawberry Cheesecake: strawberries + vanilla protein + splash of lemon
- Mint Chocolate: vanilla protein + mint extract + dark chocolate chips
Extra Creamy Tips
- Use full-fat cottage cheese
- Blend cottage cheese first if you want ultra-smooth texture
- Don’t over-add liquid — thickness is key!
If you want, I can give you:
- Ninja Creami version
- No banana version
- Dairy-free version
- Even higher protein (45g+)
