Healthy Date Ice Cream
Healthy Date Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat for creamier results
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dates by pitting them and soaking them in hot water for 10 minutes. This will soften them and make them easier to blend. Drain thoroughly before proceeding.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add the prepared dates, cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container. An airtight container or a loaf pan covered with plastic wrap works well.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Freeze the mixture for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until it reaches an ice cream-like consistency. For best results, stir the mixture every hour for the first 2-3 hours to help prevent ice crystals.
⏱️ 240 min
- 6
Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly, making it easier to scoop. Serve and enjoy your healthy date ice cream!
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthy Date Ice Cream
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese, full-fat for creamier results
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dates by pitting them and soaking them in hot water for 10 minutes. This will soften them and make them easier to blend. Drain thoroughly before proceeding.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add the prepared dates, cottage cheese, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt to a high-speed blender or food processor.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Blend all the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container. An airtight container or a loaf pan covered with plastic wrap works well.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Freeze the mixture for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until it reaches an ice cream-like consistency. For best results, stir the mixture every hour for the first 2-3 hours to help prevent ice crystals.
⏱️ 240 min - 6
Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly, making it easier to scoop. Serve and enjoy your healthy date ice cream!
⏱️ 5 min