Description
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with this delightful Cottage Cheese Ice Cream, a creamy, high-protein dessert that’s perfect for warm days. This recipe combines the richness of cottage cheese with the deep flavor of cocoa powder and a touch of sweetness from maple syrup, creating a deliciously smooth ice cream that doesn’t taste like cottage cheese at all! With just three ingredients and no need for an ice cream maker, it’s incredibly easy to whip up in just two minutes. Enjoy it as a quick snack after your workout or serve it at family gatherings. Customize it with your favorite toppings like fresh fruits or nuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (220 g) full-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 to 5 tbsp maple syrup (or honey, to taste)
Instructions
- Blend the cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and maple syrup in a blender until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
- Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly, then scoop into bowls.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg