Description
A delightful frozen treat combining creamy cottage cheese and fresh blueberries for a refreshing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of cottage cheese with 2 cups of fresh blueberries. Stir well until the berries are distributed evenly.
- Add Sweetness: Drizzle in 2-3 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup and a splash of vanilla extract. Taste the mixture, and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- Incorporate Crunch: Fold in 1/2 cup of your chosen nuts, adding that satisfying texture. This is also the moment to add any additional flavors like cinnamon or your favorite seeds.
- Spread it Out: Line a baking tray or a shallow dish with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the lined tray and spread it out evenly, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Freeze: Place the tray in the freezer for at least 240 minutes or until completely solid.
- Slice and Serve: Once frozen, lift the bark out of the tray using the parchment paper. Slice it into pieces of your preferred size, and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is flexible. Feel free to substitute different fruits or nuts based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Blueberry, Cottage Cheese, Frozen Treat, Healthy Dessert, Summer Snack