Description
This creamy and delicious Cottage Cheese Ice Cream combines the rich protein of full-fat cottage cheese with the natural sweetness of honey and the indulgent flavors of peanut butter and chocolate chips. A healthy twist on traditional ice cream, it’s easy to prepare using a blender and perfect for a refreshing, guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (16 oz) full fat cottage cheese (Good Culture recommended)
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend the base: Add the cottage cheese, honey, and peanut butter to a food processor or high-powered blender. Pulse or process the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring the peanut butter and honey are fully incorporated with the cottage cheese.
- Mix in chocolate chips: Stir the chocolate chips into the creamy mixture by hand, distributing them evenly throughout the ice cream base.
- Freeze the mixture: Transfer the blended mixture back into the cottage cheese container or a loaf pan. Place it in the freezer for about 4 hours or until the ice cream is firm and scoopable.
- Serve: Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it thaw for 5-10 minutes until it softens slightly. Use an ice cream scoop to portion into bowls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use full fat cottage cheese for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Let the ice cream thaw just enough before scooping to avoid hardness and make serving easier.
- This recipe can be customized by swapping peanut butter with almond butter or adding different mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately ⅓ of recipe)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
