If you have been on TikTok, you have probably seen the viral TikTok cottage cheese ice cream craze. But what exactly is this frozen treat?
Cottage cheese ice cream replaces heavy cream in traditional ice cream with cottage cheese.
With fewer calories, carbs, added sugar, and higher protein, it makes a blood-sugar-friendly dessert option.
This frozen dessert is made with cottage cheese, milk, sugar (or another sweetener), and sometimes other ingredients, such as fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips.
Because cottage cheese replaces heavy cream, the dessert is lower in calories, fat, and sometimes sugar, depending on how the recipe is sweetened.
According to fans of the concoction, this dessert looks and tastes like traditional ice cream, but since it is more nutritious, it can be enjoyed more frequently.
This frozen dessert has a leg up on traditional ice cream, but the health benefits will vary greatly depending on the ingredient options you choose.
Adding fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables to your cottage cheese ice cream can be a great way to boost the antioxidant and fiber content of the recipe while providing natural sweetness.
Choosing low-fat or fat-free cottage cheese and milk can cut calories while reducing unhealthy, saturated fat levels.