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Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

A creamy and delicious ice cream made with peanut butter and cottage cheese, perfect for a healthy dessert option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups cottage cheese preferably low-fat
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk any type, adjust for consistency
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Ice Cream Base
  1. In a blender, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Chill the Mixture
  1. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.
Churn the Ice Cream
  1. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Freeze the Ice Cream
  1. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
Serve
  1. Scoop the ice cream into bowls and top with chopped peanuts and chocolate chips if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a creamier texture, allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

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