Protein Mint Chip Ice Cream
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 3 cups Full-fat cottage cheese (4% recommended)
- 1/3 cup Pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp Spirulina powder or Mint Leaves
- 1 cup Dark chocolate chips (reserved for the “Mix-In”)
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend: Place the cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, peppermint, and spirulina into a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth no curds allowed!
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container. Secure the lid and freeze on a level surface for a full 24 hours.
- Process: Remove the lid and place the pint in the outer bowl. Select the “Light Ice Cream” or “Ice Cream” program.
- Re-Spin: If the texture looks crumbly after the first spin, add a splash of milk and hit “Re-Spin.”
- Mix-In: Create a hole in the center of the ice cream, pour in your chocolate chips, and select the “Mix-In” program.
- Serve: Top with fresh mint and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Calories: 1,480 kcal Protein: 84g Total Fat: 62g
