Easy Low Carb Ice Cream

Submitted by conbrend

"This is from the healthyindulgences blog"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 egg yolk (or egg beaters)
• splash vanilla extract
• 2 -3 tablespoons erythritol
• pure stevia extract
• 1 pinch xanthan gum
• 2 -3 teaspoons cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules

directions

1. Preparation:.
2. Blend ricotta, egg yolk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, sweeteners, xanthan gum, and other flavorings together in a blender or food processor until totally smooth. Stir in nuts and chocolate shavings if desired. Pour into plastic tub with a lid and freeze for an hour, stirring well every 20 minutes to break up the ice so it freezes properly. Serve as soon as it's frozen enough to be scoopable. If you decide not to eat it immediately, let it sit out for 10 minutes when you remove it from the freezer before serving.