“My new after dinner treat! I’ve been trying to eat more protein and this has to be the tastiest way to do it!!!”
This “Chunky Monkey” Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a healthier, high-protein alternative to traditional ice cream. It combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the classic flavors of banana, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Simple to make in a food processor, it’s a delicious and satisfying frozen treat.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Full fat cottage cheese | 1 (16 oz) tub |
| Honey | 1/3 cup |
| Peanut butter | 1/3 cup |
| Ripe banana | 1 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Chocolate chips | ½ cup |
Instructions:
- Blend the ingredients: Add the full-fat cottage cheese, honey, peanut butter, ripe banana, and vanilla extract to a food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Adjust to taste: Taste the blended mixture and add more honey or peanut butter as needed to achieve your desired sweetness and flavor.
- Add chocolate chips: Mix the chocolate chips into the blended mixture.
- Freeze: Transfer the mixture to a dish or container suitable for freezing. If desired, swirl additional peanut butter into the top of the mixture using a knife.
- Freeze until solid: Freeze the mixture for 4-6 hours, or until it is completely frozen solid.
