Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe (Viral Healthy version)

Close up of Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream scoops in a glass.

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe (Viral Healthy version)

I could eat this Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream forever! After it went viral on social media with almost 1 million views, I knew that this healthy ice cream treat is something special. Made with cottage cheese for higher protein (16 grams) and sweetened with maple syrup, it's one of my favorite healthy desserts!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Freeze Time 6

Total Time 6 5

Servings Servings

Calories 316kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Ingredients

3 cups cottage cheese the higher fat and better quality, the creamier the ice cream!
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon spirulina optional, for color
1 cup chocolate chips or more!
fresh mint optional, for garnish

Instructions

Combine the cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, peppermint, and spirulina (optional) in a blender.
Blend until smooth, then pour into a container with an airtight lid and freeze for 1 hour.
Mix in the chocolate chips, then add the lid back on and freeze for another 3-5 hours.
Remove from the freezer and let thaw for 15-20 minutes on the countertop.
Break it up with a spoon, then give it a good mix.
Scoop, add extra chocolate chips, and enjoy!

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Notes

The secret to getting a creamy texture is to let the ice cream thaw on the countertop for 15-20 minutes, then break it up with a spoon, give it a good mix, and THEN scoop with an ice cream scoop. Another option is to use the Ninja Creami!
When making Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, it's best to place it in an airtight ice cream container with a lid and store it in the freezer. Homemade healthy ice cream can store for up to 2 months!

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