Description
This creamy cottage cheese mint ice cream is a no-churn, high-protein twist on a nostalgic favorite. Made with simple ingredients like maple syrup, peppermint extract, and chocolate chips, it’s a healthy frozen dessert that’s light, satisfying, and totally kid-approved.
Ingredients
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1½ cups full-fat cottage cheese
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⅓ cup maple syrup (or honey, agave)
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
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¼ tsp peppermint extract (add more to taste)
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⅓ cup chocolate chips (mini, dark, or chopped)
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Pinch of salt (optional)
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Natural green food coloring (optional but pretty)
Optional Add-ins:
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Crushed peppermint candies
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Pistachios or graham cracker swirl
Swaps:
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Stevia or monk fruit sweetener
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Swirl in Greek yogurt or ricotta for a creamy twist
Instructions
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Blend the Base
Combine cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, peppermint extract, salt, and food coloring in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. -
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Pour into a bowl and gently fold in chocolate chips. -
Freeze
Spoon mixture into a loaf pan or silicone muffin molds. Cover and freeze for 4–6 hours or overnight. -
Thaw Before Serving
Let sit on the counter for 14 minutes before scooping for the creamiest texture.
Notes
Eva’s Tip: Use muffin molds for perfect single servings—great for lunch boxes or after-school snacks.
Add extra chocolate chips if you’re feeling indulgent (Emma always does!).
Let your kids choose the color—it’s a fun way to get them involved.
Don’t skip the 14-minute thaw time—it makes all the difference!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-churn, freezer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop (about ⅓ cup)
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: ~12g
- Sodium: ~100mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~16g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~10g
- Cholesterol: ~15mg
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