High-Protein Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe 🍨🌱
Looking for a healthy and delicious treat to cool down on those hot summer days? This easy-to-make high-protein mint chocolate chip ice cream is packed with flavor, contains no refined sugar, and is free of artificial coloring. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth guilt-free!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup raw honey (adjust for your desired level of sweetness)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/4 tsp spirulina (for natural green color)
- Dark chocolate, chopped into bits
Instructions:
- Blend Ingredients:
In a blender, combine cottage cheese, honey, peppermint extract, and spirulina. Blend until smooth and creamy. - Transfer:
Pour the mixture into a glass container. - Add Chocolate:
Gently stir in the dark chocolate bits until evenly distributed. - Freeze:
Place the container in the freezer and let it set for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. - Serve:
Allow the ice cream to thaw for about 10 minutes before scooping. Serve and enjoy your refreshing, healthy dessert!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- High in Protein: Thanks to the cottage cheese, this ice cream is a great protein-packed snack.
- Naturally Sweetened: Raw honey adds a touch of natural sweetness without refined sugars.
- All-Natural Coloring: Spirulina gives it a beautiful minty hue while being 100% natural.
- Decadent Flavor: Dark chocolate bits add a delicious crunch and richness.
Enjoy this homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream as a wholesome dessert or a cool summer treat! 🌟