This healthy salted caramel cottage cheese ice cream is gluten free, high protein, refined sugar free, keto, low carb, low sugar, and clean eating. In a clear stemmed sundae cup is two scoops of ice cream. A creamy off white color with trails of dark caramel throughout and dark brown chunks of dates poking through for added texture. It's smooth, creamy, fluffy, and refreshing.

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This Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is gluten free, high in protein, and refined sugar free. It’s perfectly creamy and smooth with pieces of dates mixed in to give it the most delicious caramel flavor in every bite. The perfect sweet treat or snack for hot summer days!

It’s obvious by now that cottage cheese can be made into almost anything. From savory recipes like Breakfast Quiche and Pizza Bowls to sweet recipes like Chocolate Chip Cookies and Mini Cheescakes they’re all amazing and pack in a good amount of protein! One of my favorite ways to enjoy it recently (especially with how hot it’s been) is as an ice cream. I’ve been testing out some of my usual favorite flavors and have shared recipes for Strawberry Cheesecake and Mint Chocolate Chip. Now, we’re adding this delicious Salted Caramel ice cream to the rotation!

Ice cream is actually super easy to make at home, you don’t need an ice cream maker or Ninja Creami, just a high-speed blender and space in your freezer. The best thing about using cottage cheese instead of milk or non-dairy milk in these recipes is it adds such a creamy texture, a little saltiness, and instantly boosts the protein! Because everything is blended, you really can’t tell it’s made with cottage cheese, so it’s a great sneaky way to add more protein into your day to keep you full and satisfied.

Why You’ll Love This

High protein – Using cottage cheese as the base instead of regular milk or dairy free milk instantly increases the protein of this ice cream!
Naturally sweetened – These are only sweetened with maple syrup and dates. You can also use honey or for an even lower carb sweetener, use monk fruit.
Perfect cool down treat – Have this ice cream during these hot summer days to help cool down. Enjoy it as a dessert or snack – it’s balanced and high protein to keep you full for longer.
Post-workout shake alternative – It’s important to refuel after a workout and prioritize protein and carbs but sometimes a shake doesn’t always sound good. For those days you want to switch things up but still properly refuel, these higher protein ice creams would be a great (and delicious) choice!
Dietary friendly – This is gluten free, high in protein, low in sugar, and refined sugar free depending on what ingredients you use.

What You’ll Need

Cottage cheese – Good Culture full fat is what I always use and I’ve also been loving the brand Kalona Supernatural!
Maple syrup – You can also use honey or monk fruit for other sweeteners.
Dates – These are the best for caramel flavor and add to the creaminess of the ice cream.
Sea salt

How To Make

Add cottage cheese, maple syrup, and sea salt to the cup of a high speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Add in the dates and pulse a few times to mix the pieces in. (Tip: We don’t want to fully blend the dates because these will taste like caramel chunks in the ice cream!)
Pour the mixture into a medium-sized glass food container.
Place the container in the freezer for at least two to four hours, stirring halfway through to prevent iciness. (Tip: I like mine more firm so I leave it in closer to four hours but if you want it more like soft serve, freeze for two.)
Once set, scoop, serve, and enjoy!

Recommended Tools

High-speed blender
Medium-sized glass food container
Silicone spatula – to even out the mixture before putting it in the freezer.
Stainless steel measuring cups and spoons

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