If you’re craving a rich, creamy, and high-protein dessert, this Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe is perfect.
If you’re craving a rich, creamy, and high-protein dessert, this Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe is perfect. Using cottage cheese as the base, this dessert is packed with protein and gets its delicious cheesecake flavor from white chocolate sugar-free pudding mix.
The recipe is simple to make and easily customizable with fresh or frozen strawberries.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- High in Protein: Cottage cheese adds a creamy texture and plenty of protein, perfect for those looking to boost their protein intake.
- Easy to Make: With just a few ingredients and your Ninja Creami, you’ll have a tasty, satisfying dessert.
- Low in Added Sugar: Honey provides just the right amount of sweetness without adding too much sugar.
Key Ingredients
- Frozen Strawberries (or Fresh): Strawberries add a natural sweetness and a fruity flavor that pairs well with the creaminess of the other ingredients. They are also low in calories and packed with vitamin C and fiber, contributing to the overall nutrition profile of the ice cream. Frozen strawberries provide extra texture and help with achieving a thicker consistency when blended.
- Cottage Cheese: Cottage cheese is the star of this high-protein recipe, offering a creamy texture that mimics traditional ice cream. It’s also a great source of protein, calcium, and probiotics, making the ice cream both indulgent and nutrient-dense. Its mild flavor allows it to blend seamlessly with the other ingredients without overpowering them.
- Honey: Honey adds a touch of natural sweetness to balance the tanginess of the cottage cheese and the tartness of the strawberries. It also contains antioxidants and trace minerals, making it a healthier alternative to refined sugars.
- Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor by adding a subtle warmth and depth to the ice cream. It complements the sweetness of the honey and strawberries, making the treat taste more indulgent without adding extra calories.
- White Chocolate Sugar-Free Pudding Mix: This ingredient adds creaminess and thickens the ice cream without adding unnecessary sugars, making it perfect for a lower-calorie, high-protein dessert. The white chocolate flavor also boosts the richness of the recipe, making it taste like a decadent dessert while keeping the sugar content low.
SERVINGS : 2
CALORIES : 200 kcal
- 1 cup chopped frozen strawberries or fresh
- 2 cups Cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp white chocolate sugar free pudding mix
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Blend the Base: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and white chocolate pudding mix. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Freeze: Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
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Add Strawberries: Add in the strawberries before the first spin. (Note: You can blend the strawberries right into the cottage cheese in step 2 as well. I incorproated them after and it turned out great!)
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Lite Ice Cream First Spin: After freezing, place the container in the Ninja Creami and select the “Lite Ice Cream” setting.
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Note: If crumbly texture, add 2 tablespoons of milk and re-spin.
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Serve: Enjoy your creamy, high-protein ice cream!
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Re-spin: If leftovers harden, simply re-spin in the Ninja Creami for a creamy texture
