Creamy High-Protein Chocolate Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe (5 Ingredients, 5 Minutes) High Protein Recipes Ice Cream Desserts Snacks Gluten-free Went Viral

My mission in the kitchen is to make food that's equal parts nutritious and delicious. When it comes to desserts, that's not as easy to do – especially if you're a chocoholic like me. I recently wondered if, when a craving for chocolate ice cream hits, I could respond with something delicious that's more nutritious? My answer was yes, because of this super easy dark chocolate nice cream recipe.

I loved that recipe so much that I decided to make another nutritious chocolate ice cream recipe. Instead of the typical ice cream, which is loaded with fat, sugar and calories, I wanted a healthier alternative that's naturally sweet and made with nutritious, high-protein ingredients. I call it ice cream made healthy!

Nice cream has a base of frozen bananas, which is awesome but not as creamy as a dairy product. So I used one of my favorite secret ingredients that not only adds the creaminess we crave but also the protein we need: cottage cheese. I know what you're thinking: Cottage cheese in ice cream? No, thanks! But when you put cottage cheese in a blender, it becomes creamy, not chunky. And, it takes on the flavors you add to it so, in a matter of minutes, you can turn plain old cottage cheese into ready-to-freeze ice cream. Really!

This easy, delicious ice cream recipe is made with just five ingredients and has a prep time of only about five minutes (with no ice cream maker needed). Plus, check out all the health benefits of cottage cheese. Like me, you just may become a cottage cheese ice cream convert!

Here's what you need to make this rich and creamy high-protein chocolate ice cream recipe: cottage cheese, ripe bananas, maple syrup, vanilla extract and unsweetened cocoa powder. You combine these gluten-free ingredients in a blender then freeze before serving. So easy!

You'll be amazed by how similar this cottage cheese ice cream is to actual ice cream. The texture makes it perfect for scooping into an ice cream cone or just serving in a bowl on its own or with your favorite ice cream toppings. Enjoy this frozen treat for dessert or as a sweet snack whenever you get the craving for ice cream you can feel good about!

Cuisine: American 
Prep Time: 5 minutes plus 2 hours to freeze 
Cook Time: 0 minutes 
Total Time: 5 minutes plus 2 hours to freeze 
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese 
• 1 1/2 medium ripe bananas, peeled and sliced 
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Here's how to make it:

1. Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor. (Be sure to use pure maple syrup, not the imitation stuff. If you'd like your ice cream less sweet, you can start with 1/3 cup maple syrup and add more, if desired.)
2. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.
3. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Freeze for at least two hours or until it firms up.
4. Serve in a cone or in a bowl on its own, or with your favorite ice cream toppings. Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. For ice cream that has been frozen for several hours or overnight, allow the ice cream to thaw at room temperature for a few moments before scooping and serving.

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