Viral Cottage Cheese Protein Ice Cream Sundae (Vegan-friendly)

Ready to pump up your ice cream sundaes with a major boost of protein? 

We’ve given the viral cottage cheese ice cream recipe a clean-label twist! The best part? We’re sharing both a vegan-friendly and traditional option so that everyone can indulge in this diet-friendly dessert. And because this good-for-you goodie is packed with healthy ingredients, you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and of course, dessert!

What You’ll Need

Standard Dairy Option

Homemade Cottage Cheese Ice Cream:

• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup milk (or cream for extra creaminess)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings:

• Crushed Remy’s Grahams for crunch
• Safe+Fair Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola for added flavor
• Fresh fruits (bananas, strawberries, or blueberries)
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate syrup
• Nuts (optional)
• Sprinkles
• Cherry on top!

Vegan Option

Homemade Dairy-Free Cottage Cheese:

• 1 cup cashews (soaked for 2-4 hours)
• 1/4 cup almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp sea salt

Dairy-Free Cottage Cheese Ice Cream:

• 2 cups homemade dairy-free cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Vegan Toppings:

• Crushed vegan sandwich cookies 
• Safe+Fair Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola for added texture
• Fresh fruits (bananas, strawberries, or blueberries)
• Coconut whipped cream
• Vegan chocolate syrup
• Nuts (optional)
• Sprinkles
• Cherry on top!

What You’ll Do…

1. Make Your Cottage Cheese Ice Cream:
1. For the Dairy Version: In a blender, combine cottage cheese, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
2. For the Vegan Version: Blend soaked cashews, almond milk, lemon juice, and sea salt until smooth to create your dairy-free cottage cheese. In a separate bowl, combine the dairy-free cottage cheese, coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
2. Prepare Your Toppings: While your ice cream is freezing, gather your toppings. Crush the Remy’s Grahams and set aside.
3. Assemble the Sundae:
1. In a serving bowl or glass, add a generous scoop of your cottage cheese ice cream.
2. Layer on the crushed Remy’s Grahams or vegan sandwich cookies for that perfect crunch.
3. Sprinkle a layer of Safe+Fair Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola for added flavor and texture.
4. Add your choice of fresh fruits on top.
5. Finish off with a dollop of whipped cream (dairy or coconut) and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
6. For an extra touch, add nuts if desired.
4. Enjoy Your Sundae: Grab a spoon and dig into your delicious Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Sundae! Whether you chose the traditional or vegan option, this treat is sure to be a hit.