High Protein Rocky Road Ice Cream with Cottage Cheese

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Are you looking for a healthy and delicious dessert option that won't ruin your diet? Look no further than this high protein Rocky Road ice cream made with cottage cheese!

Not only is it easy to make, but it's also packed with protein to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Plus, with a variety of flavor options, you'll never get bored of this guilt-free treat.

Rocky Road Ice Cream

To make this ice cream, all you need is a food processor or hand blender and a few simple ingredients.

By using cottage cheese as the base, you'll get a creamy texture and a boost of protein. Additionally, cottage cheese is a good source of calcium, which is important for maintaining strong bones and teeth.

Whether you prefer classic vanilla or want to mix it up with some chocolate, peanut butter and marshmallows like I did, this recipe it is easily customizable to your taste preferences.

And best of all, you can indulge in this ice cream without any guilt or worry about derailing your weight loss goals.

Check out some of my most popular Weight Watcher friendly side dishes and desserts like the Air Fryer Polenta, Easy Naan Bread , Air Fryer Avocado Fries, 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Muffins and my favorite Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins.

three scoops of high protein rocky road ice cream — Creamy and Delicious!

Why make this recipe?

You don't want to miss out on this healthy high protein ice cream recipe!

Weight Watcher Friendly - A super easy 6 Point Weight Watchers Rocky Road ice cream recipe. A traditional serving of Haagen Dazs Rocky Road ice cream is 14 points on WW so make your own ice cream and save 8 points!

Since the new Weight Watchers plan is personalized you will have to input the ingredients used into your WW app to get your exact points.

Easy to make - This healthy Rocky Road ice cream recipe requires only a handful of ingredients and a couple of minutes to prepare.

Kid Friendly - Making homemade ice cream is a fun and engaging activity for kids as it allows them to explore their creativity and learn about different flavors and textures. By using cottage cheese, children can experiment with different ingredients and create their own unique ice cream flavors. This can be a fun way to spend time with friends or family and is a great activity for parties or playdates.

Budget Friendly - Costs less than $20.00 to prepare this homemade Rocky Road Ice cream recipe.

Ingredients needed and substitutions for High Protein Ice Cream

Keto Rocky Road Ice cream ingredients almond milk chocolate protein powder pb fit walnuts chocolate chips vanilla extract and a food processor

Cottage Cheese - I used Good Culture Organic Cottage Cheese for this keto ice cream recipe. You can use any of your favorite brands.

Protein Powder - Keto collagen chocolate protein powder is my favorite for a boost of protein and chocolate flavor.

PB Fit - The Sugar Free Peanut Butter Powder is perfect for this Rocky Road dessert. You can use real peanut butter as a swap if you don't have PB Fit on hand.

Marshmallows - Choc Zero makes Sugar Free Marshmallows if you want to keep this low carb. If you don't mind a little sugar you can use regular marshmallows. Try the chocolate marshmallows..they are yummy!

Chocolate Chips - Lily's dark chocolate chips are stevia sweetened and work well for this keto treat. If you are not watching your sugar intake you can use Nestle's Toll House chocolate chips.

How to Make Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream

1: Place your cottage cheese, chocolate protein powder, PBFit, almond milk and vanilla extract into your food processor and blend on high for 2-3 minutes until. creamy.

Rocky road ice cream ingredients in a food processor

2: Now add in your chopped marshmallows, nuts and chocolate chips mix together and pour into a container and place in the freezer for 2-3 hours. To make it easy use your empty cottage cheese container to put the ice cream in to freeze.

keto rocky road ice cream in a cottage cheese container

3: Remove from freezer, add some colored sprinkles for fun and serve...creamy and delicious!!!

a spoonful of creamy high protein cottage cheese ice cream

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Recipe FAQ's

Can I put protein powder in my ice cream?

Yes, you can absolutely use all different flavors of protein powder in ice cream. This is an easy and delicious way to add protein to your diet. If you are looking for a high protein, low sugar keto dessert, try making your own ice cream with protein powder.

Why is protein ice cream so filling?

Protein ice cream is more filling than regular ice cream because it contains a higher amount of protein, which is a macronutrient that plays a critical role in satiety or the feeling of fullness after a meal.

Regular ice cream, on the other hand, is typically high in sugar and fat, which can lead to a rapid spike in blood sugar followed by a crash, leaving you feeling hungry and craving more food shortly after consumption.

Can you freeze homemade protein ice cream?

Freeze protein ice cream leftovers in a freezer-safe container tightly covered and store for up to one month in the freezer. To prevent freezer burn, make sure to place a wrap on the top surface of the ice cream and press it down. Then wrap more or place a lid on top.

Expert Tips

Use a high-quality protein powder.
Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture.
Blend the cottage cheese until it is completely smooth to avoid any lumps in the ice cream.
Sweeten the mixture with a natural sweetener such as stevia or monk fruit to keep the calorie count low.
Add in your favorite mix-ins, such as nuts or fruit, for added flavor and texture.
Freeze the ice cream for a few hours before serving to allow it to firm up.
Enjoy your homemade ice cream in moderation as part of a balanced diet and exercise routine.

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Are you a Weight Watcher?

If you follow my Blog you probably already know I am a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and I like to point all of my Recipes with the WW Points System.

This Easy WW ice cream recipe is only 6 Points on my app for a healthy serving of homemade high protein rocky road ice cream. Weight Watchers has a new individualized program right now to make it easier to enjoy the foods you love and still lose weight.

Just plug the ingredients into your WW app to confirm the points for your individual program.

If you want to see the old Purple, Blue and Green WW Food Lists for each plan just click Here… For a list of the 2025 Free WW Food list click here..

Make sure you check out my Newbie WW Tips and Tricks Guide if you are just getting started.

I used to go back and forth between the Purple Plan and the Blue Plan prior to the new program and whenever I hit a plateau I did my own 30 Day Low Carb Meal Plan which jumpstarts the Fat Burning again, so if you feel stuck try it!

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