Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

A decadent chocolate peanut butter ice cream made healthier with cottage cheese.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup Peanut butter
• 1/2 cup Maple syrup
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 cup Chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Blend cottage cheese until completely smooth.
2. Add unsweetened cocoa powder, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt; blend until fully combined.
3. For extra flavor, melt 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and swirl into the mixture before churning.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. During the last few minutes of churning, add chocolate chips (if using) to the ice cream maker.
7. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cuisine: American

Suitability: high protein,vegetarian,gluten-free

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: breakfast