High-Protein Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas

3 cups full-fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup maple syrup or honey

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional)

Directions

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.

Blend until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container with a lid.

Freeze for 4 to 6 hours, until firm.

If frozen overnight, let it sit at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes before scooping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 219 kcal
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
• Cholesterol: 18 mg
• Sodium: 335 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 33 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 24 g
• Protein: 13 g