Description
A guilt-free, creamy dessert that combines the classic flavors of banana cream pie with a cottage cheese base for a high-protein treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium banana (ripe)
- 1/4 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 16 oz cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1/2 cup graham crackers (crushed, or gluten-free alternatives)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
Instructions
- Blend the Base: In a food processor, blend cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and banana until smooth (1-2 minutes).
- Mix in the Graham Crackers: Add crushed graham crackers and pulse for 10-15 seconds to combine.
- Transfer to Container: Pour mixture into a bowl or loaf pan.
- Freeze: Cover and freeze for 3 to 3.5 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Scoop out and enjoy with family and friends!
Notes
For extra creaminess, use full-fat cottage cheese. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: banana cream pie, cottage cheese ice cream, healthy dessert, guilt-free ice cream, summer treat
