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mint chocolate chip ice cream made with cottage cheese

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Made with Cottage Cheese

Ella Dereza
Craving something cool, creamy, and refreshingly different? This No-Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream has all the indulgence of a classic frozen dessert—but with a nutritious twist. Made with protein-rich cottage cheese, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and packed with fresh mint and dark chocolate, it's a healthier way to satisfy your ice cream cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freeze Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, clean eating, gluten-free, Health & Wellness, Kid-Friendly
Servings 4 servings
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 Freezer-safe container
  • 1 High speed blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat, depending on your preference)
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, tightly packed
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (adds extra creaminess and richness)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (adjust for sweetness)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chunks or chips

Instructions
 

  • In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, mint leaves, and maple syrup. Blend until completely smooth—this creates your ice cream base.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently stir in the dark chocolate chunks.
  • Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for at least 4–6 hours, or until firm.
  • Let it sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra chocolate chunks.

Notes

💡 Note: Nutritional values are approximate values based on full-fat cottage cheese and 70% dark chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving: 155gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 11gCalcium: 200mg
Keyword cottage cheese, fresh mint, guilt-free, healthy, healthy dessert, high protein, ice cream, vegetarian, vegetarian recipes
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