Creamy Protein Ice Cream Recipe Easy 3-Ingredient Homemade Treat
A quick and easy homemade protein ice cream made with just three simple ingredients, offering a creamy, protein-packed, and guilt-free frozen treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat, small-curd variety recommended
- 1/2 cup (50g) vanilla whey protein powder (or plant-based protein powder)
- 2 tablespoons natural sweetener (pure maple syrup, honey, or sugar substitute like stevia)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: fresh or frozen berries
- Optional: 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate version)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup (225g) cottage cheese, 1/2 cup (50g) protein powder, and 2 tablespoons sweetener.
- Add cottage cheese to blender and blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds until smooth but not watery.
- Add protein powder and sweetener, then blend for 1 to 2 minutes until creamy and thick, scraping down sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired; add a few ice cubes or freeze mixture for 30 minutes for thicker texture.
- Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to prevent ice crystals.
- When ready to serve, scoop into bowls or cones; let sit 5 minutes at room temperature if too hard to scoop.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese alone first if lumps remain. Stir mixture every 30 minutes during freezing to avoid ice crystals. Let soften 5 minutes before serving if too hard. Can substitute cottage cheese with thick coconut yogurt and use plant-based protein powder for dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150200
- Sugar: 58
- Sodium: 150250
- Fat: 46
- Saturated Fat: 1.53
- Carbohydrates: 812
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1520
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