Description
This creamy and delicious Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a healthy homemade dessert made with full-fat cottage cheese, honey, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. It delivers a rich and satisfying flavor while keeping the recipe simple and protein-packed. Perfect for a guilt-free treat that combines creaminess and chocolatey goodness with natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups (16 oz) full fat cottage cheese (Good Culture recommended)
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add the full-fat 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 all ingredients are fully combined with no lumps.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently stir the chocolate chips into the creamy cottage cheese mixture to distribute them evenly without melting.
- Freeze: Transfer the mixture back into the original cottage cheese container or a loaf pan. Place it in the freezer for about 4 hours, or until it is firm and hard enough to scoop.
- Thaw Before Serving: Remove the container from the freezer and allow it to thaw for 5 to 10 minutes. This makes it easier to scoop. Use an ice cream scoop to serve into bowls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, make sure to blend the cottage cheese thoroughly until creamy before freezing.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or any nut butter of your choice.
- Adjust the amount of honey according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
