High-Protein Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

A creamy high-protein chocolate banana ice cream made with cottage cheese, cocoa powder, and frozen bananas. Blender-only and easy.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword banana chocolate dessert, chocolate banana protein ice cream, cottage cheese ice cream, healthy chocolate ice cream, high-protein chocolate banana ice cream, no churn protein ice cream

Prep Time 10

Freeze Time 6

Servings

Equipment

Blender or food processor

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas
3 cups full-fat cottage cheese
½ cup maple syrup or honey
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder optional

Instructions

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.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and smoothest texture.
Blending a little longer than you think helps make it extra creamy.
This one softens beautifully after a short rest, so don’t panic if it freezes firm.