Chunky Monkey Cottage Cheese Ice Cream 🍌🍫🍍
A high-protein, creamy ice cream with no added sugar (naturally sweetened)! Inspired by Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey—but healthier and easy to make.
Ingredients
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2 cups (450g) full-fat cottage cheese (for creaminess)
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1 large ripe banana (frozen for thickness)
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2 tbsp peanut butter (or almond butter)
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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⅓ cup dark chocolate chunks (or sugar-free chocolate chips)
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¼ cup chopped walnuts (toasted for extra crunch)
Instructions
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Blend the Base
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In a blender or food processor, combine cottage cheese, banana, peanut butter, honey (if using), and vanilla.
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Blend until ultra-smooth (no cottage cheese lumps!).
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Fold in Mix-Ins
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Transfer to a bowl and stir in chocolate chunks and walnuts.
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Freeze & Enjoy
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Option 1 (Soft-Serve): Eat immediately for a creamy texture.
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Option 2 (Firm): Pour into a loaf pan, freeze for 2–3 hours, then scoop.
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Why You’ll Love It
✅ High-protein (~15g per serving!)
✅ No added sugar (if omitting honey)
✅ Gut-friendly (cottage cheese has probiotics)
✅ Kid-approved (tastes like dessert!)
Variations
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Tropical Twist: Add diced pineapple instead of walnuts.
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Mint Chip: Swap peanut butter for mint extract + cacao nibs.
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Berry Swirl: Swirl in sugar-free raspberry jam.
Perfect for post-workout or a guilt-free sweet tooth! 🏋️♀️🍨
(P.S. If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the cottage cheese first.)
