MACRO-VERIFIED 18G PROTEIN

COTTAGE CHEESE BANANA ICE CREAM
(MACRO-VERIFIED)

Protein

18G

Calories

210

Prep Time

Bake Time

20M

Yield

This Cottage Cheese Protein Pudding">cottage cheese banana ice cream is a healthy frozen treat that kids absolutely love. Simply blend frozen bananas with cottage cheese until thick and creamy — no ice cream maker needed! The result is a soft-serve style dessert with 18g of protein and a fraction of the sugar and fat of regular ice cream. Add mix-ins like chocolate chips, sprinkles, or crushed cookies to make it extra fun. Ready in just 5 minutes! All nutrition data is verified using USDA FoodData Central for accuracy.

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INGREDIENTS

ingredient(s) swapped

Nutrition Facts

Updated with substitutions

2 servings per recipe

Serving size

1 cottage cheese recipes

Amount per serving

Calories

210

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g

Total Carbohydrate 35g

13%

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Total Sugars 20g

Protein 18g

36%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Verified using USDA FoodData Central

INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure your bananas were peeled, sliced, and frozen for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Add frozen banana slices and cottage cheese to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend, scraping down the sides as needed, until thick and creamy like soft-serve ice cream.

Add vanilla extract and honey if desired. Pulse a few more times to combine.

Fold in your favorite mix-ins — chocolate chips, sprinkles, crushed cookies, or a swirl of peanut butter. Let kids pick their own toppings!

Scoop into bowls and serve immediately for a soft-serve texture. For a firmer texture, freeze for 30 minutes before serving.

TROUBLESHOOTING

My cottage cheese recipes are too dry

Try adding 1-2 tablespoons more liquid (milk, yogurt, or egg whites). Also ensure you're not over-measuring the protein powder - use the scoop and level method.

They didn't rise properly

Check your baking powder is fresh (test by adding to hot water - it should bubble vigorously). Also, don't overmix the batter as this can deflate the air bubbles.

The texture is rubbery

This usually means too much protein powder or overbaking. Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Original	Substitute	Notes
Whey Protein	Casein, Plant Blend	May need +10ml liquid
Greek Yogurt	Cottage Cheese, Skyr	Blend smooth first
Egg Whites	Flax Egg, Aquafaba	For vegan option
Oat Flour	Almond Flour, Coconut Flour	Coconut: use 1/3 amount