This Low Carb Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream hits 12g protein and just 7g carbs per serving. Made in the Ninja Creami with a simple blended base. Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt do the heavy lifting, giving it a creamy texture, real blueberry flavor, and a macro profile that fits a low-carb and diabetic friendly lifestyle.
Jump To:
- What Makes This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Different
- Ingredients for Low Carb Blueberry Ninja Creami Ice Cream
- Step by step instructions
- How to make blueberry cottage cheese ice cream
- Macros and Nutrition
- Ninja Creami Tips for Best Texture
- Can you make this without a Ninja Creami?
- Storing your Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Low Carb Ice Cream Recipes
- Recipe Card
I've been managing my health through low carb eating for years, and frozen desserts are one of the first things people think they have to give up. This recipe proves otherwise.
If you're already a fan of blueberry cottage cheese pancakes, blueberry cottage cheese muffins or blueberry cottage cheese loaf, this one belongs in your rotation.
You might also enjoy this Low Carb Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pudding as an ice cream alternative or this Ninja Creami Low Carb Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream.
What Makes This Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Different
12g protein. 7g carbs. 118 calories. This is ice cream that works with your goals, not against them.
- Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt create a naturally thick, protein-rich base.
- It processes beautifully in the Ninja Creami on the Lite Ice Cream setting.
- Sugar free, low carb, and diabetic friendly in every serving.
- At 12g protein per serving, it qualifies as a high protein frozen dessert.
Ingredients for Low Carb Blueberry Ninja Creami Ice Cream
- Frozen blueberries (¼ cup): Fresh works too, use the same amount.
- Cottage cheese (1.5 cups): The protein-packed base that makes this ice cream creamy without heavy cream.
- Plain Greek yogurt (½ cup): Adds thickness and an extra protein boost.
- Low carb sweetener (¼ cup): Use your preferred sugar free option.
- Unsweetened vanilla almond milk (½ cup): Keeps the base pourable, blends smoothly, and adds a subtle vanilla note.
Pro Tip
Frozen blueberries blend slightly smoother in the Ninja Creami base and give a deeper blueberry flavor.
* See the recipe card for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Step by step instructions
How to make blueberry cottage cheese ice cream
STEP 1: Add all ingredients except the heavy cream to a blender and blend until smooth.
STEP 2: Pour the blended base into your Ninja Creami pint and freeze for 24 hours.
STEP 3: Process on the Lite Ice Cream setting.
STEP 4: If the base is dry or crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream and respin.
Scoop and top with fresh blueberries and serve immediately.
Pro Tip
Don't skip the full 24-hour freeze. A shorter freeze affects the texture and the Ninja Creami won't process it properly.
Macros and Nutrition
This low carb blueberry cottage cheese ice cream delivers a strong macro profile in every serving.
- 118 calories, 4g fat, 7g total carbs, 6g sugar, 12g protein per serving.
- At 12g protein per 118 calories, it qualifies as a high protein frozen dessert.
- Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt drive the protein naturally, no powder needed.
Ninja Creami Tips for Best Texture
Getting the texture right on a low carb Ninja Creami recipe takes a few small adjustments. These tips make the difference.
- Always start with the Lite Ice Cream setting for low carb and sugar free bases.
- Low sugar bases process differently than traditional ice cream, the Lite setting handles them better.
- Only add heavy whipping cream if the base comes out dry or crumbly after the first spin.
- Make sure the pint is completely level before freezing, an uneven freeze affects how it processes.
- Best consumed fresh out of the Ninja Creami for peak creaminess.
Can you make this without a Ninja Creami?
Most recipes skip this question entirely. Here's the honest answer.
- You can make this without a Ninja Creami using a blender and freezer method.
- Blend the base as normal, pour into a freezer safe container, and freeze for 4-6 hours.
- Stir every 30-45 minutes during the first 2 hours to break up ice crystals.
- The texture will be icier and less creamy than the Ninja Creami version.
- For best results, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.
Storing your Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Store in the Ninja Creami pint with the lid on.
- Keep in the freezer for up to 5-7 days.
- If frozen solid again, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before re-processing.
- Re-process on the Lite Ice Cream setting before serving for best texture.
- Do not add fresh blueberry topping until ready to serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Use the same amount, ¼ cup. Frozen blueberries blend slightly smoother and give a deeper blueberry flavor, but fresh works fine.
Yes. At 12g protein per 118 calorie serving, it qualifies as a high protein frozen dessert. The cottage cheese and Greek yogurt deliver the protein naturally without any added powder.
Lite Ice Cream. Low carb and sugar free bases process better on this setting. Starting on Full Ice Cream can over-process a low sugar base and affect the texture.
Recipe Card
Low Carb Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
RECIPE VIDEO
Ingredients
- ¼ cup frozen blueberries can use fresh blueberries
- 1.5 cups cottage cheese
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt 2%
- ¼ cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Add 1-2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream for respin if needed
Instructions
- Use the multiplier above to adjust quantities based on your machine: 1X for Original 7 in 1 (16 ounces) and 1.5X for Deluxe (24 ounces).
- Add frozen blueberries, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, sweetener, and unsweetened vanilla almond milk to a blender. Blend until completely smooth with no lumps.
- Pour the blended base into your Ninja Creami pint container. Do not fill past the max fill line.
- Place the lid on the pint and freeze for a full 24 hours. Make sure the pint is sitting level in the freezer.
- Remove the pint from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before processing.
- Lock the pint into the Ninja Creami and process on the Lite Ice Cream setting.
- Check the consistency after the first spin. If the base is dry or crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream and respin.
- Scoop into a bowl and top with fresh blueberries. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use your preferred low carb sweetener such as monk fruit, allulose or erythritol.
- Always freeze for a full 24 hours for best texture.
- If the base comes out dry after the first spin, add 1-2 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream and respin.
Important Information
For more information, tips and variations please review the recipe video and content above and below the recipe card.
Updates and Revisions
If the video and recipe card differ, follow the recipe card for the latest ingredients and instructions.
Nutritional Information
Nutrition info is estimated and varies by ingredients, measurements, and portions.
Nutrition
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooked food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more food guidelines
Oscar Chimenti says
This blueberry cottage cheese ice cream is a game changer. 12g protein, 7g carbs, and it actually tastes like real ice cream.