Creamy Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
This Ninja Creami Cottage Cheese Vanilla Ice Cream is a creamy, protein-packed frozen treat made with simple, wholesome ingredients. Combining full-fat cottage cheese, milk, and natural sweeteners with vanilla bean paste, this recipe delivers a smooth and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for a healthier sweet indulgence. Using the Ninja Creami Deluxe machine, you can easily whip up a creamy, scoopable ice cream in just over 24 hours, with the option to add fun mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 & 3/4 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or 2%)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup (or monkfruit, honey, or agave, adjust to taste)
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: In your Ninja Creami Deluxe container, combine the cottage cheese, your choice of sweetener, vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of salt. Ensure the mixture stays below the max fill line to allow proper processing.
- Blend Smooth: Use an immersion blender to blend all ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as necessary to achieve an even texture.
- Freeze Mixture: Smooth the top of the mixture with a spoon or spatula, securely place the lid on the container, and freeze it flat for at least 24 hours. This step is crucial for the Ninja Creami process.
- Process in Ninja Creami: Insert the frozen container into your Ninja Creami Deluxe machine and select the ‘Lite Ice Cream’ setting to churn the mixture into ice cream.
- Adjust Texture: If the ice cream texture appears crumbly, use the re-spin function until it becomes smooth and scoopable.
- Add Mix-Ins (Optional): For a fun variation, fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or cookie crumbles by using the Mix-In cycle on the Ninja Creami, or manually fold them into the ice cream.
Notes
- Ensure the mixture is fully blended before freezing to avoid icy or grainy texture.
- The sweetener can be adjusted based on your preference or dietary needs.
- Full-fat or 2% cottage cheese works best for creaminess; low-fat options may affect texture.
- Vanilla bean paste provides a richer vanilla flavor, but pure vanilla extract is a fine substitute.
- Freeze the mixture flat to ensure even churning in the Ninja Creami machine.
- Use the re-spin function liberally for the perfect ice cream texture.
- Adding mix-ins is optional but enhances texture and flavor.
- Store leftover ice cream in the freezer and allow to soften slightly before scooping.
Keywords: Ninja Creami, Cottage Cheese Ice Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, Healthy Ice Cream, Low Fat Dessert, High Protein Ice Cream
