Ninja Creami Chocolate Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Making Ninja Creami ice cream with cottage cheese is a simple way to whip up a surprisingly smooth and protein-packed dessert.
Discover how to make silky, creamy Ninja Creami chocolate cottage cheese ice cream. It’s a low-fat, high-protein dessert that’s a delicious, small-batch treat!
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The Ninja Creami has been my go-to for whipping up small batches of ice cream and I love experimenting with new flavors.
From classic vanilla to quirky orange soda ice cream, we’ve tried it all!
I’ll admit, when I first heard about making ice cream with cottage cheese, I was a little skeptical. Cottage cheese in ice cream? Really?
But trust me on this one—this Ninja Creami chocolate cottage cheese ice cream is incredible. You won’t taste the cottage cheese at all.
Instead, you get a smooth, creamy dessert that’s just as indulgent as anything else you’d expect from an ice cream maker. The texture is spot-on, and the flavor is rich and chocolatey.
Just the way it should be! It’s on our list of the best Ninja Creami recipes, and for good reason.
Not only is it delicious, but you can easily customize the base by tossing in your favorite mix-ins—think chocolate chips, nuts, or chopped Oreos.
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Ninja Creami Ice Cream with Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese is an easy swap if you’re looking to cut down on fat without sacrificing that creamy texture we all love.
It’s a good source of protein, making this ice cream a tasty way to get a little extra nutrition into your dessert.
It’s like enjoying a scoop of something indulgent while knowing you’re still making a pretty smart choice.
And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a dessert that’s both decadent and a little bit better for you?
In order to make this a low fat Ninja Creami recipe, I opted to use low fat cottage cheese (I like the Good Culture brand) and 2% milk.
If you’re not concerned with calories, you can also use full fat cottage cheese or whole milk.
The instant pudding mix helps to provide flavor and sweetness, plus enhances the texture.
I used sugar-free, but you can use regular pudding mix if you prefer.
How to Make Ninja Creami Chocolate Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
It’s really easy to make this simple dessert.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Cottage Cheese
- Sugar-Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
- Cocoa Powder
- Sugar or Monk Fruit Sweetener
- Vanilla Extract
- Milk
How to Make It:
(Full printable recipe card is available below)
Prepare the ice cream base. First, you’ll combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup.
Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until it’s nice and smooth.
Transfer mixture to a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to go past the max fill line.
Freeze. Close the lid on the container and place on a level surface in your freezer for at least 24 hours.
Spin. Place the pint container into the outer bowl of the machine, securing the outer bowl lid.
Insert the outer bowl to the Ninja Creami machine, locking it into place.
Press the Lite Ice Cream button and allow the cycle to complete.
Re-spin the ice cream, if needed. Last, you’ll remove the pint from the machine and check the ice cream’s texture.
If it appears crumbly or powdery, insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin button.
If it’s still crumbly after that, add a tablespoon of milk to the ice cream and Re-spin once more. It should be nice and creamy!
Notes and Adaptations:
- I used low-fat cottage cheese (I like the Good Culture brand) and 2% milk. However, you can opt for full-fat varieties if you prefer.
- Feel free to add your favorite mix-in afterward. Chocolate chips, chopped Oreos, nuts, etc. would all be delicious options!
Recommended Equipment:
Ninja Creami Chocolate Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Making chocolate cottage cheese ice cream in the Ninja Creami machine means it's easy to enjoy a delicious dessert that's low in fat and higher in protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese (I like the Good Culture brand)
- 3 Tablespoons sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 Tablespoons of sugar or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup 2% milk
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup.
- Using an immersion blender, blend all ingredients together until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to exceed the max fill line. Close the lid on the container and place on a level surface in your freezer for at least 24 hours.
- Remove the container from the freezer and take off the lid. Place the container into the outer bowl of the machine, securing the outer bowl lid.
- Transfer the outer bowl to the Ninja Creami machine, locking it into place.
- Press the Lite Ice Cream button and allow the cycle to complete.
- When the cycle is finished, remove the pint from the machine and check the ice cream's texture. If it appears crumbly or powdery, insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin button. If it's still crumbly after that, add a tablespoon of milk to the ice cream and Re-spin once more. It should be nice and creamy!
Notes
- I used low-fat cottage cheese (I like the Good Culture brand) and 2% milk. However, you can opt for full-fat varieties if you prefer.
- Feel free to add your favorite mix-in afterward. Chocolate chips, chopped Oreos, nuts, etc. would all be delicious options.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 200Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 353mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 10g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and is not guaranteed for accuracy.
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Is it ok to use regular chocolate pudding mix instead of sugar free? If so, would the amount be the same?
Hi Heather! Yes, you can use regular instant chocolate pudding mix. I would recommend using 4 tablespoons of regular. Enjoy! 🙂
Is there any substitute for the pudding mix?
The pudding mix is mostly for sweetness, a creamier texture, and a little bit of flavor. But if you want to omit it, I’d recommend increasing the sugar (or monkfruit sweetener) to 1/3 cup. You may want to blend in a tablespoon of softened cream cheese for texture, but it isn’t a must-have. I think 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder should still be enough for a good chocolatey flavor, but if you taste the mixture before freezing and feel like it needs a little more, you could add an extra teaspoon or two. I hope that helps! 🙂