High-Protein Honey-Pistachio Ice Cream

Cottage cheese and a few simple ingredients are all you need to make this protein-rich frozen delight.

Makes 6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours

Ingredients

½ cup honey
½ cup water
1 cup roasted and salted pistachios, divided
½ tsp. almond extract
16 oz. full-fat cottage cheese

Directions

STEP 1

In a small pot over medium heat, combine the honey and water. Whisk until the honey is completely dissolved, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

STEP 2

Add ½ cup of the pistachios and simmer for eight to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the almond extract. Allow the syrup to cool slightly.

STEP 3

Transfer the syrup to a high-speed blender.

STEP 4

Add the cottage cheese and blend until smooth.

STEP 5

Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour in the mixture. Roughly chop the remaining ½ cup of pistachios, then sprinkle them over the mixture and gently fold them in.

STEP 6

Place the loaf pan in the freezer for four hours, or until the mixture is solid.

STEP 7

Set on the counter for 10 minutes to thaw the ice cream slightly before scooping.

Photographer: Terry Brennan; Food Stylist: Betsy Nelson

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