5-ingredient Healthier Ice Cream
Looking for a creamy, high-protein treat that actually tastes like dessert? This 5-ingredient Healthier Ice Cream has been all over social media — and for good reason! Made with cottage cheese (yes, trust the process!), it’s packed with protein, perfectly creamy, and naturally sweetened.
Each serving has around 15g of protein, making it a great post-dinner treat or even a fun snack. It’s also super easy to make — no ice cream machine needed!
Recipe video here!
servings: 2
prep time: 5 minutes
passive time: 2 – 3 hours

Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (lactose-free) cottage cheese (250 g)
- 1 cup mixed berries, I used blueberries & raspberries (2.4 dl)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- optional: 3 tablespoons milk of choice (to help your blender to mix it)
Instructions:
- Put all the ingredients into a blender and mix until creamy
- Pour into a container
- Freeze for 2-3 hours (no longer than that or it gets icy!)