Ninja Creami High Protein Pumpkin Ice Cream (Made with Cottage Cheese)
If you’re ready to indulge in a creamy, nutritious treat this fall, the Ninja Creami High Protein Pumpkin Ice Cream (Made with Cottage Cheese) is your answer! This delightful ice cream combines the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with the health benefits of cottage cheese, resulting in a dessert that satisfies your sweet cravings without any guilt. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, it’s incredibly easy to prepare. Simply blend your ingredients, freeze, and spin them in your Ninja Creami for a delectable finish. Each scoop is not only delicious but also packed with protein, making it a perfect snack or dessert option that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Fall
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cottage cheese (2% or full-fat)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup milk
- 3–4 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into an airtight container and freeze for at least 12 hours or until solid.
- Once frozen, transfer to your Ninja Creami machine and select the 'ice cream' setting to spin until creamy.
- Serve immediately or refreeze for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg