Description
Easy Chocolate Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a creamy, guilt-free dessert that blends the rich taste of natural cocoa with protein-packed cottage cheese. This quick and simple recipe requires no ice cream machine and uses wholesome ingredients like honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or breakfast, it’s a versatile treat that can be customized with fruits, nuts, or spices to suit any preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk (almond, oat, coconut, etc.)
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 2 tablespoons fruit puree (strawberries, raspberries)
- Pinch of cinnamon or chili powder
Instructions
- Blend the Cottage Cheese: Place the cottage cheese into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy to ensure a silky texture without lumps.
- Add Cocoa and Sweeteners: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the blender. Blend everything until fully combined, creating a luscious chocolate base.
- Incorporate Milk: Pour in the milk or plant-based alternative gradually, blending until you reach a thick but scoopable ice cream consistency.
- Mix in Optional Ingredients: Fold in dark chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit swirls gently with a spatula to add texture and flavor bursts if desired.
- Freeze and Set: Transfer the mixture to an airtight container and freeze for 2 to 3 hours. Stir once or twice during freezing to keep the ice cream creamy and prevent ice crystals.
Notes
- Use chilled cottage cheese and milk for faster freezing and better texture.
- Blend thoroughly to avoid any grainy or lumpy texture.
- Stir the ice cream midway through freezing to maintain creaminess.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness before freezing according to preference.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts, fruits, or spices to customize the flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate cottage cheese ice cream, healthy ice cream, low fat dessert, no ice cream machine dessert, protein dessert, easy chocolate dessert, guilt-free ice cream
