This easy healthy pistachio cottage cheese ice cream is gluten free, low carb, low sugar, high protein, clean eating, keto friendly. In a small white dish is freshly made and set pistachio ice cream that's a light green color with small chunks of pistachios throughout. Perfectly scooped with a soft, thick, creamy texture.

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This Pistachio Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is gluten free, high protein, low carb, and low sugar. You won’t believe how this creamy, nutty, low-effort frozen treat is made with only three ingredients! It’s lower in sugar than your average ice cream and is packed with protein and healthy fats. It might just be your new favorite healthy dessert!

Cottage cheese ice cream might just be one of the easiest things you’ll ever make. And one that unexpectedly tastes amazing! This trend has been viral for so long and I’ve loved coming up with different flavors like my Salted Caramel Ice Cream, High Protein Chocolate Ice Cream, High Protein Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream. All classic scoops you’d get at a regular ice cream shop. But one flavor that I don’t think gets enough attention is Pistachio! People think it sounds weird and don’t give it a chance but it’s the perfect blend of salty, sweet, and has such a rich flavor (that also feels fancy 💁‍♀️).

Cottage cheese ice cream is such an easy, low effort way to make your own ice cream at home. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Ninja Creami, but sometimes even that can be a few too many steps. With this Pistachio ice cream, all you need is to blend everything up and wait for it to set in the freezer – just a few hours of being patient before you can enjoy a nice scoop (or two)!

So what makes this version special? It’s the combo of rich, buttery pistachios and creamy cottage cheese that creates a texture that’s silky-smooth with the tiniest but of nutty crunch – in the BEST way. It’s sweet without being too sweet, indulgent without feeling heavy, and honestly? Kind of genius! Plus, by using cottage cheese as the base this dessert is much higher in protein and healthy fats and it’s naturally sweetened with maple syrup so there’s no added sugars. It really is just three ingredients – all to keep your cravings satisfied and your blood sugar from spiking too much.

If you’re a big pistachio fan, have been wanting to hop on the cottage cheese dessert trend, or just want a new freezer staple that hits every time, this one’s a must try!

Why You’ll Love This

Minimal effort – This dessert feels elevated and like something you’d get scooped at an ice cream shop. But all you have to do is press “blend!”
Naturally sweet – Maple syrup adds the perfect amount of sweetness without being overpowering or artificial. It complements the nuttiness instead of covering it up.
Texture goals – Thanks to the pistachios, it has a subtle crunch meets creamy texture that makes each bite feel interesting (and addicting).
Dietary friendly – This is gluten free, high protein, low carb, low sugar, keto friendly, and refined sugar free.

What You’ll Need

Cottage Cheese – I love Good Culture for these recipes for a thick, creamy consistency. I use full-fat cottage cheese so it’s not as watery or icy!
Pistachios – I get a bag of unshelled pistachios so I don’t have to do that part and it’s even easier.
Maple syrup – If you’re not vegan you can also use honey or another similar liquid sweetener!

How To Make

Add all of the ingredients to the cup of a high speed blender or food processor.
Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed to make sure you get it all.
Pour the mixture into a medium-sized glass food container and smooth out the top.
Place in the freezer for at least two to four hours until set. Make sure to stir halfway through to prevent iciness!
Once the ice cream is set, scoop it out, serve, and enjoy!

Recommended Tools

High speed blender or food processor
Silicone spatula – If you need to scrape down the sides.
Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons
Medium-sized glass food container – Mine is about 6 cups!

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