Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
This Mint Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is a high-protein frozen treat made with cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla, peppermint extract, and chocolate chips. All you need is a blender or food processor for this easy recipe—perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.

Does chocolate chip mint cottage cheese ice cream taste like regular ice cream?
The texture of this Mint Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Ice Cream is smooth and creamy, similar to regular ice cream, but with a slight hint of cottage cheese flavor. I keep the sweetness balanced, using just enough maple syrup to create a satisfying treat without it being overly sweet. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, you can easily adjust the amount of sweetener to suit your taste. What I love most is that it leaves me feeling great afterward, and you still get the benefits of using simple, wholesome ingredients.
Why You’ll Love This Mint Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe
- Quick & Easy: Blend and freeze—no ice cream maker required for this creamy treat.
- Classic Flavor: Enjoy the refreshing taste of mint chocolate chip in a protein-packed version.
- Simple Ingredients: Made with just five everyday ingredients you likely already have.
- Family Favorite: Perfect for a healthier afternoon snack or dessert everyone will enjoy!

Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make the best-tasting chocolate mint cottage cheese ice cream:
Cottage Cheese: You can use your favorite type of cottage cheese. I recommend using full-fat cottage cheese or whole milk cottage cheese for a creamier texture. Greek yogurt or a dairy-free yogurt alternative can be used for a similar texture and flavor.
Chocolate Chips: You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, mini-chocolate chips, chocolate sprinkles, or shaved chocolate.
Maple Syrup: Honey, agave syrup, or any other liquid sweetener can be used.
Vanilla Extract: Use any other flavor extract or skip it for a different flavor profile.
Peppermint Extract: Use a good-quality peppermint extract.
Salt: Omit if you prefer to reduce sodium intake.

How to Make My No-Churn Mint Ice Cream with Cottage Cheese and Chocolate Chips Recipe
Here are easy, detailed, step-by-step instructions for the best way to make homemade ice cream with mint flavor and chocolate chips. They’re also repeated in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
Step 1: Make the Homemade Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
In a high-speed blender, food processor, or immersion blender, blend the cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, salt, and green food coloring until smooth. Add enough food coloring for your desired green hue.

Step 2: Assemble the Mint Ice Cream
Spread the ice cream in a shallow dish, bowl, or loaf pan.
Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
Cover the container and freeze for at least 2-3 hours or until firm.
Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to let the ice cream thaw.
Scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones, garnish with a few mint leave for a pop of fresh mint and enjoy!



Homemade Chocolate Chip Mint Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipe Notes
Cottage Cheese Texture: Blend the cottage cheese until smooth to ensure a creamy ice cream texture. Some small curds are okay and can add a nice texture to the ice cream.
Sweetness Level: Adjust the amount of maple syrup or sweetener to taste. You can also use sugar-free or low-calorie sweeteners if preferred.
Peppermint Flavor: Taste the ice cream after adding 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract. You can add more for a stronger mint flavor. But be careful not to add too much or it can taste like toothpaste.
Additional Favorite Ice Cream Flavor Combinations
Here are some different flavors for more sweet treats with higher protein content:
You can add these additional flavor combos to the cottage cheese ice cream base.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cottage Cheese Ice Cream: cocoa powder, natural peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream: frozen or fresh strawberries or fresh fruits and crushed graham crackers
Carrot Cake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream: Use a carrot cake mug cake cubes, cream cheese frosting with lemon juice, and add pumpkin pie spice to the cottage cheese mixture.
Banana Salted Caramel Cottage Cheese Ice Cream: fresh banana, and almond butter.
Do you love homemade ice cream? Check out more of my easy and healthier cottage cheese ice cream recipes:
- Funfetti Birthday Cake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Cottage Cheese Cherry Garcia Ice Cream
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Peppermint Bark Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Homemade Pumpkin Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Peach Pie Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Strawberry Cheesecake Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Easy Mint Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, food processor, or immersion blender, blend the cottage cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, salt, and green food coloring until smooth. Add enough food coloring for your desired green hue.
- Spread the ice cream in a shallow dish, bowl, or loaf pan.Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.Cover the container and freeze for at least 2-3 hours or until firm.Remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to let the ice cream thaw.Scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones, garnish with a few mint leave for a pop of fresh mint and enjoy!
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Do you have a link for good quality peppermint extract?
Hi AnnMarie, this is a good peppermint extract… https://amzn.to/3BHsydI
This was so easy and yummy!! Only needed a small amount of mint extract.
Hi Hannah, thank you for the review! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Yep, did the Toothpaste. I’ll try again when I get more cottage cheese. Maybe it’ll be edible if I freeze it 😆
Hi Linda, yes, the mint extract can be strong 🙂 If you get more cottage cheese you can add it plus some more maple syrup to your first batch to dilute the mint extract and save it.
Super easy recipe! I used dark chocolate chips and my husband and I loved it! And he’s not usually crazy about cottage cheese.
Thank you, Beatrice! My husband doesn’t like cottage cheese plain but loves it blended down and added into recipes 🙂
I’m so excited to share this ice cream recipe with you! Chocolate Mint has been my favorite flavor since I was little. I hope you enjoy this healthier sweet treat 🙂