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Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

This recipe combines all the citrusy flavour of key lime pie into a healthy ice cream that is perfect to enjoy on a hot summer day. This recipe is also high in protein, healthy fats, and is made with only 7 ingredients.
Servings: 3
Calories: 148.9kcal
Prep Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 cup avocado cubed
  • 1½ tsp lime zest
  • 1½ lime juiced
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp cottage cheese low fat
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk
  • ½ medium banana frozen*

Notes

* When freezing bananas, choose semi-unripe (yellow/green) bananas instead of ripe bananas (yellow/brown) as they have a lower glycemic index.
** Please note that even though the image is served in a waffle cup, this has not been included in the nutrient analysis.

Instructions

  • To a food processor or a high-speed blender, combine all ingredients and pulse until well combined. Taste as you go and add more lime juice or lime zest if you prefer a more tart flavour.
    1 cup avocado, 1½ tsp lime, 1½ lime, 2 tsp honey, 2 tbsp cottage cheese, 2 tbsp coconut milk, ½ medium banana
  • Once smooth, portion ice cream into a serving bowl and cover with saran wrap. Let sit in the freezer for 2 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, take ice cream out of the freezer and let thaw for about 5 minutes before eating.

Cooking Tips

Avocado: Choose a ripe avocado for a creamy texture and healthy fats. Remove the skin and pit before using.
Cottage Cheese: Opt for low-fat or non-fat cottage cheese for a protein boost and creamy texture.
Freezing Time: After blending, freeze the nice cream for about 1-2 hours to firm up before serving.
Garnish: Garnish the key lime pie nice cream with additional lime zest or a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs or flax seeds.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
Amount per Serving
Calories
148.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9.7
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
46.5
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
381.1
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
16.8
g
6
%
Fiber
 
4.8
g
20
%
Sugar
 
7.4
g
8
%
Protein
 
2.9
g
6
%
Vitamin C
 
16.9
mg
20
%
Calcium
 
26.6
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.9
mg
5
%
Magnesium
 
27.1
mg
7
%
Zinc
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.