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Cottage Cheese Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Swirls Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This creamy and healthy Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a delightful frozen treat made with simple, wholesome ingredients like full-fat cottage cheese, honey, frozen banana, and natural peanut butter. It offers a protein-rich alternative to traditional ice creams and can be prepared easily at home with no churning required. Perfect for a nutritious dessert or snack, this recipe combines the smooth texture of blended cottage cheese with the sweet natural flavors of banana and honey, topped with swirled peanut butter for extra richness.

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

  • 2 cups full fat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 frozen banana

Topping

  • 1/4 cup 100% all natural peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Blend the Ingredients: Add the full-fat cottage cheese, honey, and the frozen banana to a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is very smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
  2. Prepare for Freezing: Transfer the smooth cottage cheese mixture to a freezer-safe container. Dollop the peanut butter evenly across the surface of the ice cream base.
  3. Swirl the Peanut Butter: Using a butter knife, gently swirl the peanut butter into the cottage cheese mixture to create attractive swirls without fully mixing the peanut butter throughout.
  4. Freeze the Ice Cream: Cover the container tightly and place it in the freezer. Allow it to freeze for about 4 hours until firm.
  5. Serve: Before serving, remove the container from the freezer and let it rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop the ice cream into bowls and enjoy a healthy, creamy dessert.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, you can blend the cottage cheese longer or strain it before blending.
  • If you prefer a sweeter ice cream, add a bit more honey or another sweetener to taste.
  • This ice cream is best consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
  • You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or any nut butter of your choice.
  • If you don’t have a frozen banana, freeze fresh banana slices overnight before use.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (freezing time)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/cottage-cheese-ice-cream-with-peanut-butter-swirls-recipe/