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Easy Cottage Cheese Mint Ice Cream

Creamy Easy Cottage Cheese Mint Ice Cream You’ll Adore

This Easy Cottage Cheese Mint Ice Cream combines creamy cottage cheese with refreshing mint, making it a guilt-free, protein-rich dessert perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese Low-fat for a lighter dessert
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for the best flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract Adjust according to preference
  • a pinch Salt Optional for flavor balance
Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Mini chips work well
  • a few drops Natural Green Food Coloring Optional for appearance

Equipment

  • Blender
  • shallow dish
  • ice cream scoop

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Blend the cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and salt in a blender for about 1 minute until smooth.
  2. Add natural green food coloring if desired, blend a few seconds to evenly distribute. Adjust sweetness with more maple syrup if needed.
  3. Transfer to a shallow dish and fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
  4. Cover the dish and freeze for 2 to 3 hours, checking for firmness before serving.
  5. Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before scooping and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 week.

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