Peanut Butter Date Protein Ice Cream
If you are looking for a ridiculously creamy, protein-packed ice cream that tastes like bliss, this protein yogurt, cottage cheese ice cream is about to change your life!
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup thick Greek-style yogurt, plain or unflavoured
- 1/2 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings Optional
- Drizzle with caramel sauce – store bought or recipe link below in notes.
- Chopped nuts
- Drizzle of peanut butter
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor.Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.Eat immediately for a soft serve consistency or pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or until firm.Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.Enjoy as is or top with a drizzle of caramel sauce (recipe below) or a drizzle of extra peanut butter, cinnamon, or crushed nuts!
Notes
Healthy Homemade Coconut Caramel Sauce
A thick, luxurious coconut caramel sauce - all you need is a can of coconut milk or cream and a few wholesome pantry staples. Sweet and gooey, just like it should be yet way healthier than anything store bought that is likely to be packed with refined sugar, corn syrup and heaven knows what other unhealthy ingredients.
Its so easy to make your own silky smooth, healthy caramel sauce with just 5 ingredients: cooked in one pot until thickened to desired consistency
Easy, creamy, and healthier - made with all-natural ingredients and goes with everything you pour it over! It’s truly a magical thing. You will never want store-bought again.
Spread nut butter on rice cake, top with chocolate spread and then chopped nuts and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Go here for the healthy recipe: Coconut Caramel Sauce
