Cottage Cheese Protein Ice Cream Bars

These protein-rich ice cream bars made with cottage cheese are the creamiest, dreamiest dessert. With only 6 ingredients, they are healthy, balanced and simple! Low sugar, low carb, protein-rich, keto-friendly and no ice cream maker needed. Coated in dark chocolate for a guilt-free treat.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword almond protein ice cream bars, clean eating dessert or snack, cottage cheese banana protein ice cream bars, cottage cheese protein ice cream bars, healthy ice cream bars

Servings 6

Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese, full fat for a creamier texture
1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 banana, sliced into 6 slices
1/2 teaspoon sea salt - optional

Chocolate Coating

1 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

Cottage Cheese Filling

Add the cottage cheese, protein powder, peanut butter and honey to a blender and blend until smooth.

Chocolate Coating

Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.
Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

Assembly

Add one teaspoon of melted chocolate to a 6-hole silicone mould or a paper lined muffin pan, top it with a tablespoon of the cottage cheese mixture, a slice of banana and another layer of melted chocolate.
Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top if desired.
Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.
Freeze for one hour then serve.
Store in freezer for up to 3 months.

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