Description
Indulge in a guilt-free dessert with our Low Calorie Coffee Cottage Cheese Ice Cream. This refreshing treat combines the creamy texture of low-fat cottage cheese with the rich flavor of brewed coffee, making it perfect for coffee lovers and health enthusiasts alike. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a satisfying ice cream that is high in protein and low in calories. Ideal for warm days or as a snack, this easy-to-make dessert is customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy it on its own or elevate it with delicious toppings like nuts or chocolate chips for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, cooled coffee, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions, usually 20-30 minutes.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Serve scoops of your ice cream topped with optional chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg