Creamy Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
Creamy Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a delightful, guilt-free dessert that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with creamy cottage cheese. This nutritious frozen treat is packed with protein and can be made in just under an hour, making it perfect for warm days or as a quick snack. Customize it with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit for an extra burst of flavor. Indulge in this refreshing ice cream that satisfies your sweet tooth while nourishing your body!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more honey or syrup.
- Pour the blended mixture into an airtight container and freeze for about 1 hour to firm up slightly.
- After an hour, stir the mixture well to create a smoother texture.
- Return to the freezer for an additional hour or until fully set.
- Serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg