You only need three main ingredients to make this refreshing summer treat – strawberries, cottage cheese, and honey. They are sweet, tangy, creamy, and light. I love to sprinkle some graham crackers on top to make these ice cream bars even more fun and delicious.

5 pieces of strawberry ice cream bars made with cottage cheese. There are some strawberry pieces and crushed graham crackers on top.

Ditch the traditional ice cream bars and try this healthier version made with cottage cheese and sweetened by honey only.

It is simple and easy to make. All you need to do is to blend the ingredients together and freeze. There is no churning necessary, no ice cream maker is needed!

The flavor combination is surprisingly delightful.

The slightly tangy cottage cheese is blended with sweet honey to create this beautiful floral sweetness. Then we continue adding another layer of refreshing strawberry flavor to balance sweet and tart perfectly.

How to Make Easy Blender Ice Cream Bars

Optional Step to make extra creamy ice cream bars:

Strain the extra liquid out of the cottage cheese using a cheese cloth or nut milk bag.

Step by step instruction to make strawberry ice cream bars with cottage cheese - In a blender, add cottage cheese and honey.
In a blender, add cottage cheese and honey.
Step by step instruction to make strawberry ice cream bars with cottage cheese -Blend until silky and smooth.
Blend until silky and smooth.
Step by step instruction to make strawberry ice cream bars with cottage cheese -Add in the strawberries.
Add in the strawberries.
Step by step instruction to make strawberry ice cream bars with cottage cheese -Pulse a few times to combine. You can leave more or less chunks based on your preference.
Pulse a few times to combine. You can leave more or less chunks based on your preference.

Now the “ice cream” base is ready, let’s make them into bars and garnish the top.

Step by step instruction to make strawberry ice cream bars with cottage cheese -Pour the mixture in a parchment paper-lined loaf pan.
Pour the mixture in a parchment paper-lined loaf pan.
Step by step instruction to make strawberry ice cream bars with cottage cheese - Sprinkle extra strawberries and crushed graham crackers on top. Freeze.
Sprinkle extra strawberries and crushed graham crackers on top. Freeze.
Step by step instruction to make strawberry ice cream bars with cottage cheese - Cut into bars.
Cut into bars.

A Few Customizations To Try

Fruity Fiesta– Yup, you heard it here first! Mix it up and add your favorite fruit medley to this! I recommend using fresh fruit though!

Nut Butter– Either drizzled on top, or mixed in… your favorite nut butter will be the perfect addition.

Chocolate and Bananas: You might know how much I love the chunky monkey flavor. So if you have not tried adding chocolate or bananas to your desserts already, it needs to be your next flavor to try!

Yogurt: Try different yogurts to add to your ice cream bars! There are a ton of varieties out there if you want to try some greek yogurt, non fat or even flavored yogurts.

Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice– This has to be one of my favorites, I just LOVE adding some cinnamon inside or just dashed on top! It is the perfect way to elevate your treats.

Perfect for Kids to Make Too

This ice cream recipe is so simple and easy to make. It is perfect to get your curious little ones involved in the kitchen.

They can even pick the fruits they want to add to these bars. My toddlers are currently obsessed with making and eating these bars.

What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Let me know in the comment section below.

5 pieces of strawberry ice cream bars made with cottage cheese. There are some strawberry pieces and crushed graham crackers on top.

Get the recipe:Strawberry Ice Cream Bars {with Cottage Cheese}

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
3-Ingredient strawberry ice cream bars made with cottage cheese that can be made in one blender. They are sweet, tangy, creamy and refreshing. The perfect summer treats for the whole family!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cups Strawberries, frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup Cottage cheese, Full fat
  • 3-4 tbsp Honey, or maple syrup
  • 1 handful crushed graham crackers, optional

Equipment

Instructions 

  • In a food processor, add in honey and cottage cheese.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Add in most of the strawberries. Pulse a few times to combine. Make it as smooth or as chunky as you like.
  • Pour into a parchment paper lined 8×4 loaf pan.
  • Sprinkle extra strawberries and crushed garham crackers on top.
  • Freeze for at least 3 hours (or overnight) until completely set.
  • Cut into bars and enjoy!

Notes

You can store these in the freezer for about 1 month when stored in an airtight container. 
 

The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.

Author: Shuang Shuang Liang
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American