Description
Indulge in the refreshing goodness of Orange Creamsicle Cottage Cheese Ice Cream, made effortlessly in the Ninja Creami! This delightful treat combines creamy cottage cheese with vibrant orange flavors, making it a perfect dessert for warm days or a fun snack for the family. Packed with protein, this easy-to-make recipe is not only delicious but also customizable. Enjoy the smooth texture and bright taste of this guilt-free ice cream that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Zest from 1 orange
- 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Blend the base ingredients: In a small food processor, combine cottage cheese, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Process until creamy.
- Add orange juice: Mix in fresh orange juice and pulse until combined.
- Freeze mixture: Pour the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
- Process in Ninja Creami: After freezing, place the pint into the machine and run the ice cream cycle according to instructions.
- Adjust consistency if needed: If crumbly, add 2 tablespoons of milk and run the Re-Spin cycle until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy immediately!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours freeze time
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg