Creamy and bursting with real summer flavor, these Keto Strawberry Lemonade Cottage Cheese Popsicles are the no-churn ice cream bars your freezer didn’t know it needed. These keto strawberry lemonade popsicles are giving cheesecake bar meets frozen yogurt vibes – creamy, fruity, and full of that nostalgic strawberry-lemonade flavor.
Inspired by the viral cottage cheese ice cream trend on TikTok, these sweet little ice cream bars are perfect for those hot summer days when you want something cold and cravings satisfying without the sugar.
They’re made with 4 simple ingredients: just full-fat cottage cheese, fresh strawberries, a little lemon juice, and your favorite sweetener of choice. No ice cream maker, no cooking, no stress for this high-protein dessert. Just grab your popsicle molds, blend everything up in a food processor or immersion blender, and freeze!
I love how easy these are to customize – try layering them, swirling in melted chocolate, or mixing everything into one smooth ice cream base. They’re also perfect if you’re following a low carb meal plan, doing a 30-day sugar elimination diet, or just want less sugar in your life. Each pop has just 2 grams of net carbs, 4 grams of protein, and the creamy texture you expect from real ice cream without the need for an ice cream machine.
These delicious keto strawberry lemonade popsicles are perfect for anyone watching their macros, managing own blood glucose levels, or following a sugar-free lifestyle.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- Strawberry lemonade twist: Sweet + tart flavor in every bite
- High protein: Thanks to full-fat cottage cheese
- No added sugar: Sweetened with allulose for a guilt-free treat
- Beginner-friendly: Blend, pour, freeze—done!
- Customizable: Make them swirled, split, or all-in-one!
INGREDIENTS
- Full fat cottage cheese – gives creamy, protein-rich texture
- Fresh strawberries – juicy and sweet
- Fresh lemons – brings bright citrusy punch
- Powdered sweetener – sugar-free sweetness
Optional
- Tiny pinch of guar gum – improves creaminess without cream
Watch me make this recipe in my quick video – it’s like cooking together in the kitchen!
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend strawberry layer: Blend cottage cheese, strawberries, sweetener, and guar gum (if using) until smooth. Stir in sliced strawberries.
- Blend lemon layer: Blend cottage cheese, lemon juice, zest, sweetener, and guar gum (if using) until smooth. Stir in lemon slices.
- Assemble in molds:
- For split pops: Fill halfway with one flavor, freeze 30–45 min, then add second flavor and your wooden popsicles sticks.
- For layered variety: Alternate which layer goes first in each mold for fun.
- Freeze solid: Freeze 4–6 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Unmold: Run molds under warm water 10–15 seconds to release.
P.S. I made half of mine starting with the lemon layer and the other half with strawberry, because why not?
Tell me in the comments: Which one do you pour first? Or do you mix them all together for a one-step shortcut?
EXPERT TIPS
- Don’t skip the lemon zest, it gives the lemon layer serious flavor pop.
- Add guar gum or a tiny bit of xanthan for extra creamy texture (optional).
- Use a high-speed blender for the smoothest result.
- Stir in thin slices for pretty layered pops that show fruit pieces.
- Want even easier? Blend both layers together for a single mixed base! This gives you one creamy, fruity mixture that tastes like a frozen strawberry cheesecake bar!
INGREDIENT SWAPS
- Use raspberries in place of strawberries
- Swap vanilla cottage cheese for plain and reduce sweetener slightly
- Add 1–2 tsp heavy cream for a creamier texture
STORAGE TIPS
- Freezer: Keep in molds or wrap in parchment paper once unmolded. Store up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container.
- Fridge: Not recommended—these will melt quickly!
CONCLUSION
These creamy, refreshing keto popsicles are the kind of treat that makes summer feel like magic without kicking you out of ketosis. Whether you go strawberry-first, lemon-first, or mix ’em all up, I’d love to hear which you try! These are one of my favorite own keto popsicle recipes for summer. They’re made with natural sweeteners, full of flavor, and totally freezer-ready.
👇 Leave a comment:
Which one did you pour first – lemon or strawberry? Or are you Team Swirl? Let’s settle it in the comments!
MORE KETO RECIPES TO TRY
- Keto Strawberry Chia Jam
- Keto Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Blueberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Raspberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Keto Strawberry Frozen Crème Fraîche
- Keto Coconut Ice Cream
FAQ
Can I blend both layers together?
A: Absolutely! It becomes a simple creamy strawberry-lemon base. Same flavor, less effort.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
A: You can try full-fat coconut cream or a mix of coconut milk + coconut yogurt. The texture will change slightly. You can also swap with dairy-free Greek yogurt or dairy-free cream cheese for a tangier twist.
Q: Can I use another sweetener?
A: Yes! Monk fruit, erythritol, or stevia blends all work. Taste before freezing.
Keto Strawberry Lemonade Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Popsicles
Equipment
- 1 Popsicle molds – 6-Cavity
- 1 Freezer
Ingredients
🍓 Strawberry Layer
- ½ cup full fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup strawberries
- 1½ tablespoons powdered allulose
- 1 pinch guar gum optional
🍋 Lemon Layer
- ½ cup full fat cottage cheese
- 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1½ tablespoons powdered allulose
- 1 pinch guar gum optional
Instructions
- Blend cottage cheese, strawberries, sweetener, and guar gum (if using) until smooth. Stir in sliced strawberries.½ cup full fat cottage cheese, ½ cup strawberries, 1½ tablespoons powdered allulose, 1 pinch guar gum
- Blend cottage cheese, lemon juice, zest, sweetener, and guar gum (if using) until smooth. Stir in lemon slices.½ cup full fat cottage cheese, 1½ tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1½ tablespoons powdered allulose, 1 pinch guar gum
- For split pops: Fill halfway with one flavor, freeze 30–45 min, then add second flavor and your wooden popsicles sticks.
- For layered variety: Alternate which layer goes first in each mold for fun.
- Freeze 4–6 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Run molds under warm water 10–15 seconds to release.
Video Recipe
Notes
- These popsicles are super creamy, thanks to the cottage cheese, no icy texture here!
- Don’t skip the lemon zest! It adds that punchy lemonade flavor without extra carbs.
- Want them sweeter? Taste your mixture before freezing and adjust with more allulose or your favorite keto sweetener.
- If you don’t have popsicle molds, use small paper cups and popsicle sticks instead.
- To release the pops easily, run warm water over the mold for 10–15 seconds.
- For fun texture, add thin slices of fresh strawberry or lemon right before freezing.
Nutrition Per 1 (ONE) Serving
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So creamy, tangy, and refreshing! The strawberry lemonade combo is perfect for hot summer days.