Mint Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe

Have you heard of Cottage Cheese Ice Cream yet? This new viral trend is all the rage and understandably so. Its so delicious! There are many variations, but it all starts with high protein cottage cheese and this Mint Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe adds a touch of mint extract, spinach for nutrients and that great green color, dark chocolate chips, and a quick chocolate sauce for an irresistible treat!

Cottage Cheese: The Star Ingredient in this Chocolate Cottage Cheese Ice Cream 

This chocolate cottage cheese ice cream uses cottage cheese to add 13 grams of protein per serving! Protein is is so important in our diet because it is the the most satiating macronutrient. Having enough protein in a meal (or dessert or snack) keeps you fuller longer while actually helping to keep blood sugar stable when you eat carbs. So next time, instead of regular ice cream, why not try this chocolate cottage cheese ice cream?

How to Choose a Better Cottage Cheese

Shopping for cottage cheese can be confusing. Cottage cheese comes in classic 4%, 2% low fat, and even 0% fat free. But did you know that most food products labeled as “low fat” typically contain added sugar? I want you to be more aware of added sugars and other strange fillers when picking out cottage cheese for this recipe, which may mean you’ll be buying cottage cheese that is not low-fat. Look for products that contain just milk, cream, salt, and sometimes live cultures (probiotic bacteria).

An example of a whole-food ingredient brand of cottage cheese is Good Culture. Check ingredients labels on packages to avoid filler ingredients like carrageenan, gums, and maltodextrin. There’s no need for these in a high-quality cottage cheese! Looking for more ways to use cottage cheese? Check out my Sheet Pan High Protein Pancakes for a fast and easy high protein breakfast.

Other Ingredients In This Chocolate Cottage Cheese Ice Cream 

Most ice cream you find in the grocery store is loaded with sugar and other refined ingredients. But this cottage cheese ice cream is made with a fraction of the sugar and ZERO refined ingredients.

• Maple Syrup: This recipe uses 1/4 cup of maple syrup and has just 11 grams of sugar per serving. That is half the amount found in most ice creams you will find in the grocery store.
• Dark Chocolate Chips: Dark chocolate chips not only add sweetness but provide an excellent source of antioxidants and minerals such has iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Look for dark chocolate with at least 70-85% cocoa. Higher percentage of cocoa = lowest amount of sugar.
• Cocoa Powder: Pure cocoa powder has zero sugar and contains flavanols which can improve insulin resistance. I use it here to impart that rich chocolatey flavor to the ice cream!
• Baby Spinach: Unlike artificial coloring that makes your traditional mint chocolate chip ice cream green, this recipe uses spinach to add color. Spinach is also a great source of major micronutrients such as iron, manganese, zinc, and magnesium.
• Coconut Oil: Like protein, healthy fat found in coconut oil also fills you up without raising your blood sugar – and tastes great!
  
  I highly recommend trying this cottage cheese ice cream for yourself. And for more information about how to balance out your meals and snacks with protein, fat, and fiber (PFF), check out my free downloadable guide about PFF.

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