Description
A light, refreshing, and healthier dessert that combines creamy cottage cheese with sweet strawberries, reminiscent of joyful summer afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 2–3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries (for stirring in)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, blend all ingredients (cottage cheese, chopped strawberries, vanilla bean paste, almond butter, and honey) until smooth and creamy for about 1-2 minutes.
- Prepare for Freezing: Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and gently fold in additional chopped strawberries.
- Chill Out: Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even freezing.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls and enjoy. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes if too hard to scoop.
Notes
For a smoother texture, let cottage cheese sit at room temperature before blending. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: ice cream, strawberry, healthy dessert, cottage cheese, summer treat
