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Guilt-Free Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Keto, Sugar-Free) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Guilt-Free Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Keto, Sugar-Free)

A decadent and guilt-free mint chocolate chip ice cream recipe that packs a secret, healthy punch with spinach for natural color and cottage cheese for an ultra-creamy texture. This recipe is completely sugar-free and low-carb.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • Mint Ice Cream
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Almond Milk, unsweetened
  • ½ cup (30 g / 1.06 oz) Fresh Spinach
  • ¼ cup (55 g / 1.94 oz) Full-Fat Cottage Cheese
  • ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) Heavy Whipping Cream
  • ¼ teaspoon Stevia , or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Mint Extract
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) Glucomannan
  • Sea Salt - 1 pinch
  • Chocolate Fudge Swirl
  • ½ oz (14 g) Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate
  • ½ tablespoon (7 g / 0.25 oz) Butter
  • ½ tablespoon (7 g / 0.25 oz) Coconut Oil
  • Stevia - 1 pinch, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) Almond Milk, unsweetened
  • You won't taste the spinach! It's purely for natural green color and a boost of nutrients.
  • For an even creamier texture, ensure your cottage cheese and whipping cream are full-fat.
  • For a 'chocolate chip' effect, let the fudge cool slightly and drizzle it into the ice cream maker during the last minute of churning.
  • To prevent the ice cream from freezing too hard, press a piece of parchment paper directly on the surface before sealing the container for freezer storage.

Method
 

  1. Create the Ice Cream Base: In a high-speed blender, combine the almond milk, fresh spinach, cottage cheese, and heavy whipping cream.
  2. Blend to Perfection: Add the stevia, glucomannan, mint extract, and a pinch of sea salt to the blender.
  3. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and the spinach is fully incorporated.
  4. Pour the base into your pre-chilled ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's directions.
  5. Prepare the Fudge Swirl: While the ice cream is churning, combine the dark chocolate, butter, and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
  6. Stir in the pinch of stevia and the tablespoon of almond milk until fully combined.
  7. Assemble and Serve: Once the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency, drizzle the warm fudge swirl over the top.
  8. Serve immediately for a soft-serve treat, or transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours for a firmer, scoopable ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 22g

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