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4 Ingredient Keto Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Bars

These chocolate covered cottage cheese ice cream bars are a healthier version of Klondike bars that are packed with protein and are low sugar, low carb and keto-friendly.
Servings: 4 bars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (354g) 4% cottage cheese, see note before starting
  • 1/4 (2 fl oz) cup sugar-free sweetener, see note before starting
  • 1 1/2 cups (136g) zero sugar frozen whipped topping, thawed in fridge, or homemade whipped cream (see note)
  • 1 (9 or 10 oz) bag sugar free dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8-inch square pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhang on the sides.
  • In a blender, combine cottage cheese and sweetener. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
  • Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl then gently fold in the whipped topping until evenly combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the lined pan and smooth the top. Freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, or until solid.
  • Once frozen, lift the mixture out using the plastic wrap overhang and cut into 4 equal squares. Return to the freezer while you melt the chocolate.
  • Line a small baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Add chocolate chips to a medium microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between with a silicone spatula, until completely melted and smooth. Let cool slightly. You want the melted chocolate to be deep enough that you will be able to completely cover the ice cream bar in chocolate in one dip as it will be very difficult to move around the ice cream bar once it comes into contact with the chocolate. You can transfer the melted chocolate to a smaller bowl to help achieve this.
  • Working quickly, dip each frozen square into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off.
  • Place dipped bars on a parchment paper-lined baking tray and return to the freezer until the chocolate hardens (about 15-20 minutes).
  • Once the chocolate has hardened, the bars are ready to eat. Wrap uneaten bars individually in parchment paper and store in an airtight container or freezer bag. Keep frozen.

Notes

  • Cottage Cheese note: This recipe works best with a high protein cottage cheese that contains 13 or 14 grams of protein per 1/2 cup (110g) serving. I tested with Good Culture brand* and Amazon Grocery brand.* Avoid brands like Knudsen which don't contain as much protein.
  • Sweetener note: I like using Nature's Charm sugar free sweetened coconut condensed milk* which makes the ice cream much creamier, but if you do use this I would recommend making 6 bars instead of 4 because coconut condensed milk contains more carbs. You can substitute with a different liquid sweetener like Choczero zero sugar honey* but the ice cream will be more icy.
  • *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
  • I used Zero Sugar Keto Truwhip.
  • Homemade whipped cream: If you don't have frozen whipped topping available you can make homemade whipped cream. Add 3/4 cup chilled heavy cream to a mixer and beat at highest speed until medium peaks form. I also recommend adding 1/4 cup more sweetener to the cottage cheese mixture if you are using homemade whipped cream since it isn't sweetened like the frozen whipped topping.
  • You can use whatever brand of low carb dark chocolate chips you prefer such as Lily's, ChocZero or Lakanto.
  • Nutrition notes:
    • Please note these bars are larger than typical Klondike or other similar chocolate covered ice cream bars. You can make them smaller if you want.
    • If you are using sugar-free coconut condensed milk, we recommend making 6 bars instead of 4 to reduce the carb count (they are about 8 net carbs if you divide into 4 and about 6 net carbs if you divide into 6). 
    • Estimated nutrition below is calculated with Keto Truwhip, Choczero honey and assumes 5oz of Lily's dark chocolate chips are used. You need a lot of chocolate for dipping but not all of it ends up on the bars.
    • If you are on a keto diet, please remember to look at net carbs and not just total carbs in the estimated nutrition. The net carbs count excludes fiber and carbs from sugar alcohols. 
Serving: 1bar, Calories: 342kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Sodium: 306mg, Fiber: 31g, Sugar: 3g, sugar alcohol: 8g, NET CARBS: 4
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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